Most job seekers are told to “find a personal connection” to get hired — but it turns out that advice can actually undermine your credibility.
In this eye-opening conversation Susanna Williams, a VP of HR and career coach, explains why referrals can backfire, what hiring managers really want to see, and exactly what you should do instead to position yourself as a top candidate.
Susanna breaks down:
A few choice quotes:
"Pushing the hiring manager actually doesn't make you more attractive. To me, it's like, 'Oh, you're a little desperate.' And that's not appealing."
"It is not a numbers game. It's a clarity game."
"What unlocked everything is that I stopped trying to apply to places I was excited about, and thought about places that would be excited about me."
Connect with Susanna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannawilliams/
Connect with Elisabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethandrews/
