Holly Bond

So we have networking events that we've created where people, A, learn how to network, especially through COVID. Those skills have declined. And younger people who went to university and graduated through COVID, they didn't really learn how to do that. So showing them that networking is an art form and that it's an easy one, but it's an art form.

So we have networking events that we've created where people, A, learn how to network, especially through COVID. Those skills have declined. And younger people who went to university and graduated through COVID, they didn't really learn how to do that. So showing them that networking is an art form and that it's an easy one, but it's an art form.

And it's something that you need to devote time every week to.

And it's something that you need to devote time every week to.

and do it in a genuine way because personal connections they are invaluable you have to attend what is your favorite industry attend those industry events go to the webinars put your camera on um networking groups to build those relationships and get insights into the job opportunities Vince I can't tell you how many times I am working with a client they tell me the strategy and in that strategy they will say next year we're going to hire this role this role and so I know

and do it in a genuine way because personal connections they are invaluable you have to attend what is your favorite industry attend those industry events go to the webinars put your camera on um networking groups to build those relationships and get insights into the job opportunities Vince I can't tell you how many times I am working with a client they tell me the strategy and in that strategy they will say next year we're going to hire this role this role and so I know

these organizations and what they're going to be looking for. When I'm talking to somebody, I can say, oh my gosh, you know what? Next year, this person is exactly who they're looking for. And I will contact my client and I'll say, look, I know that you don't have the job right now, but I have somebody that is perfect for the culture of your organization. You would love them.

these organizations and what they're going to be looking for. When I'm talking to somebody, I can say, oh my gosh, you know what? Next year, this person is exactly who they're looking for. And I will contact my client and I'll say, look, I know that you don't have the job right now, but I have somebody that is perfect for the culture of your organization. You would love them.

Can I make the introduction? And they do. And then they offer them a job. that they've created a year early. So not all jobs are posted. And when you this is going to sound a little bit out there, but I do believe that we are on a journey. And when you put it out there, the universe will conspire to get you what you want. If I want to move into another

Can I make the introduction? And they do. And then they offer them a job. that they've created a year early. So not all jobs are posted. And when you this is going to sound a little bit out there, but I do believe that we are on a journey. And when you put it out there, the universe will conspire to get you what you want. If I want to move into another

kind of sector, then I will attend those industry events. I will talk to people. I will think about it. I will read about it. And I will tell people, look, I'm looking for a job in this industry. Do you know any roles? And then you have informational interviews. Could I have 20 minutes of your time? Just to learn about you. Everybody loves talking about themselves.

kind of sector, then I will attend those industry events. I will talk to people. I will think about it. I will read about it. And I will tell people, look, I'm looking for a job in this industry. Do you know any roles? And then you have informational interviews. Could I have 20 minutes of your time? Just to learn about you. Everybody loves talking about themselves.

Tell me about you and your journey. And then after you're done, do you know two other people that you could introduce me to? And then they will. And then you keep and that's how you network and you keep building it and they will give you two people. And then you just know who they are next time you're at an event or, you know, embrace lifelong learning in technology, AI.

Tell me about you and your journey. And then after you're done, do you know two other people that you could introduce me to? And then they will. And then you keep and that's how you network and you keep building it and they will give you two people. And then you just know who they are next time you're at an event or, you know, embrace lifelong learning in technology, AI.

It just shows adaptability and a commitment to growth and make sure that you update your resume. I tell people when I hire people and it's really funny because I see their faces when I say it.

It just shows adaptability and a commitment to growth and make sure that you update your resume. I tell people when I hire people and it's really funny because I see their faces when I say it.

the first day at the job i go okay you know the very first thing you need to do and they say no i said you need to get your resume and put on your desktop you have the job description now because i just hired you and this is the job description update your resume and they look at me like what do you want me to leave yeah i'm like always have your resume on your desktop

the first day at the job i go okay you know the very first thing you need to do and they say no i said you need to get your resume and put on your desktop you have the job description now because i just hired you and this is the job description update your resume and they look at me like what do you want me to leave yeah i'm like always have your resume on your desktop

Because when you have that big sale or you improve efficiency by 30% or whatever it is, go into your resume, make the change, and then it's always up to date. It's like a will. Your will should be up to date and so should your CV. But I had a resume the other day and at the bottom it said, Last three books I read, and I thought, I really like that. I haven't seen that before.

Because when you have that big sale or you improve efficiency by 30% or whatever it is, go into your resume, make the change, and then it's always up to date. It's like a will. Your will should be up to date and so should your CV. But I had a resume the other day and at the bottom it said, Last three books I read, and I thought, I really like that. I haven't seen that before.