HOW KATE GALLOWAY LANDS HER NEXT JOB ... This is a direct message I received from someone on LinkedIn. It checks every last box of what to do when you get laid off and need to prospect for your next opportunity.
Consider using this as a template, filling in titles, desired outcomes, and ways to refer you just as Kate has done.
This is a masterclass in how to get a response, which is all you’re hoping for from a message like this. And all you need.
Here’s Kate:
Hi Kevin, I’m reaching out to a select number of trusted friends and associates to let you know I am “Open for Work,” as they say on LinkedIn. Unfortunately, my position as Head of Field Marketing, North America was eliminated last month from Nilfisk so I am busy trying to find my next big thing. If you’re receiving this, you probably know me pretty well and understand that I’m very independent and I don’t usually ask for help. This is a tough one for me! I’m not asking for much other than, if you have a personal connection who you know is hiring for positions like Director of Marketing, Sr Marketing Manager or any more experienced or leadership marketing/communications/brand roles, can you let me know? I’m on all the job searches, so I generally see most openings, but knowing someone who personally knows a hiring manager and is willing to make a connection goes a LONG WAY. Additionally, if there’s anyone you think I should connect with directly, would you mind helping me make a connection? Finally, I have included my resume in case you wanted a copy of it. Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to offer. I truly appreciate you and the connection we’ve made over the years.
Kate
(then she attached her resume as a pdf)
P.S. There are a lot of fulltime folks on this list that have been laid off or are worried about it. Kate’s direct message to me on LinkedIn was so dead solid perfect that I wanted to share it as-is as a model of how to reach out to your contacts directly on LinkedIn should you need a new opportunity.
P.P.S. And if you know anyone in need if Kate’s services, please repost or reach out to her at directly at: https://lnkd.in/gnB8f2PW
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