Larry Braman, Career Consultant and Coach, shares tips on asking for career help: Focus on building relationships with mentors, seize opportunities by following up promptly, and make genuine human connections. Emphasizes the importance of seeking help and building connections for career growth.
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Quick takeaways
Successful people ask for help regularly for career advancement.
Tailor messages to articulate specific needs for effective support and connections.
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Importance of Asking for Help in Career Growth
Asking for help plays a crucial role in career advancement. The reluctance to seek help and the perception of it as a sign of weakness hinder career progress. However, successful leaders recognize the necessity of seeking guidance and support from others. Asking for help leads to valuable connections, personal growth, and professional development.
Effectively Communicating Needs for Assistance
When seeking assistance, articulating specific needs and being concise in communication are essential. Clarity in expressing one's requirements allows for effective support from mentors, advocates, and connections. Tailoring messages to highlight what you seek and how others can contribute enhances the likelihood of receiving relevant help.
Being Proactive in Follow-Ups and Building Relationships
Prompt follow-ups after initial interactions demonstrate engagement and commitment. Making connections memorable involves humanizing interactions beyond purely professional aspects. Demonstrating a genuine interest, showcasing common interests like sports or personal achievements, and fostering authentic connections enhance relationships.
Strategies for Engaging Mentors and Building Networks
Creating meaningful relationships with mentors and advocates requires proactive engagement. Identifying potential mentors and advocates within one's professional circle and connecting based on shared interests or goals fosters mentorship opportunities. Offering to contribute, collaborating on projects, and prioritizing relationship-building aid in seeking support and guidance.
Larry Braman: Career Consultant and Coach
Larry Braman is the president of Global Career Consulting and Placement and the founder of Career University, live and on demand job landing and career advancing webinars.
Key Points
It’s essential for us to recognize that the most successful people ask for (and receive) help all the time.
Say less initially in your interactions with influencers so that you can meet them where they are as the conversation progresses.
When someone offers to help or to make an introduction, take immediate action to follow up.
It’s important for us to have both mentors and advocates in our careers.
Be memorable in a genuine way by making a human connection to the other party.
Resources Mentioned
Finding the Career That Fits You*
The Ultimate Guide to Using Your Strengths to Get Hired*
How to Win Friends and Influence People* by Dale Carnegie
Mentors Are Good. Sponsors Are Better by Sylvia Ann Hewlett
Larry Braman’s Career Hacks
How To Become a Career Coach*
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