August 25, 2005 3:23 PM

Cold Calls and Networking
Posted by at 3:23 PM

I advise both hiring managers and candidates to network. But I hate cold calls, and don't advise them (or cold emails). Louise said it best:

Keep in mind when reaching out to a new contact -- what used to be called "a perfect stranger" -- that this person is leading a perfectly happy life without you in it. Therefore, common sense dictates that when you extend an invitation for lunch or coffee, you must err on the side of courtesy.