Using Enrich to Look for a Job
Always be closing networking. You never know where our next job will come from, or who will be the magic link between cold inbound applicant and warm “must-hire” intro. So if you’re looking for a change, here’s how you can leverage the Enrich network to boost your chances of landing your next great role.
Go beyond the LinkedIn connection
It’s the most natural thing in the world — you meet someone at an event and then connect with them on LinkedIn.
And then… nothing happens. Because all you’ve done is clicked a button.
Here's how to go a step further: Message them to grab a coffee or go on a walk. Send a note to say that you appreciated their contributions or liked what they posted. No agenda, no sales — just building a relationship in an authentic way.
Participate authentically
We have two to three events per week at Enrich. Between happy hours, speaker events and peer groups, there are numerous ways to show up, learn, and connect with other members. Showing up is step 1. But many people stop there, and then don’t reap the benefits of being part of this community.
If you show up, but are spending the entire time checking Slack or email, no one can get to know you. If you show up, but keep your camera off and your audio muted, no one can get to know you. When you show up and authentically participate, you can more easily get to know other Enrich members — and they can get to know you, too.
Show up, repeatedly
The research on making friends is pretty clear. You have to see the same person over and over again to make the leap from casual acquaintance to friend or trusted peer. At Enrich, this means showing up with consistency to your peer leadership group, making time for our in-person events if you can attend them, and knowing that the more your participate, the easier it will be for your “connections” to become friendships.
Ask for what you need, with specificity
Once you’ve done all the above, you’re well set to leverage the Enrich network as you look for a new role. To do this, you’ll need to get clear about what you’re looking for and what your ask is from other members. The more specific, the better.
Bad: Does anyone know anyone at Rippling? I’m looking at a role there and I’d like a warm intro.
Better: Hi <NAME>, I saw you know <NAME> at Rippling. Could you introduce me?
Best: Hi <NAME>, I saw you know <NAME> at Rippling. I’m looking at a role there and it looks like it would be a great fit for reasons A, B, and C. Would you mind introducing me to <NAME>? Here’s a blurb you can use if you want to reach out to see if they’re open to it. <INSERT YOUR BLURB HERE>.
Bonus: We love the advice of our investor Roy Bahat on how to ask for a warm intro.
How do we know this works? Because our member Tim Cheadle did much of this on his way to landing a VP of Engineering role at Phaidra AI. It’s not magic; it’s thoughtfulness and intentionality, with some luck and strategy thrown in.
