Hi everyone! I need some advice. My position at my place of employment recently got eliminated due to organization restructure (new CEO) and I’m searching for a new job. A good friend of mine connected me with an old friend of theirs whose team is hiring and I have a call scheduled tomorrow to discuss the role. I’ve never really networked and would love to get advice on what I should ask and how to express interest in role without sounding desperate. Thank you!

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Chances are they know the purpose of the call. Just speak candidly and honestly. Tell them what you're looking for and your experience and ask if you would be a fit at their org.

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Since you know it is a call to talk about the role, I would go about it as an informational interview. Toward the end of the call/conversation, let them know you are interested and ask how you can apply. They could give you a referral link to apply or they could ask you to send them your resume to pass along.

Good luck!

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Sorry to hear this! Good luck! Be sure that they are able to meet your needs as well. Don’t just take anything I know times are hard but remember your worth! It is best to be honest and open. This way expectations are not set that will not be met.

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Remember that you are interviewing them as well. You want to understand why the opportunity is available. What is the day-to-day like? Is it expected that you respond to communications after hours? Things of this nature....

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Thank you for your advice!

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