The Surprising Mistake Keeping Top Talent Out of Your Company—And How to Fix It
Schawbel: If you were a job seeker today, how would you go about your search and what would you avoid?
Adler: I would never apply to a job, that’s for sure. I’d use the backdoor to find someone in the company who could vouch for my performance, and have him/her introduce me to the hiring manager. I did this recently to try and get a consulting contract with a major tech firm. The generic advice is to use job postings as leads, but not apply. This is a common sales tactic and it should be used by any savvy job seeker. This is one way to differentiate yourself. Working a gig is another way to prove yourself.
