People get busy. Let’s be honest with ourselves—most networking sessions
and conversations with people about possible jobs are more important
to us than the person with whom we’re talking. I heard many offthe-
cuff comments such as, “Call me in a couple weeks.” While I know
most of us may give an instant response similar to, “Will do,” I felt I
was differentiating myself and ensuring action when I immediately put a
follow-up appointment on my calendar. As with the last chapter, I wasn’t
going to be a pest, but I was diligent in making sure that I took full advantage
of all leads. I couldn’t afford to be skittish in my follow-up, and I
found most people did not seem offended by someone who stayed on top
of what we had discussed. Keith Ferrazzi notes in Never Eat Alone, “Don’t
apologize for being persistent.” Persistency does pay off. Additionally, if
you tell someone you will do something, such as sending your résumé
or marketing plan, do it right away. You don’t want to earn a negative
reputation as someone unable to follow instructions or follow through
on a task.
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