Guest: Rick Boyer: Job Transition Coach, Podcast Host, Author

Industry: The Job Hunt Insider: Building a Network That Helps You Find a Job

Episode Summary: This episode of The Job Hunt Insider focuses on networking. From chapter 3 of his new book, host Rick Boyer focuses on helping job seekers build a practical, effective network from a hiring manager’s perspective, emphasizing that successful job opportunities often come through relationships rather than job boards alone. It reframes networking as intentional relationship-building rather than awkward self-promotion, encourages openly but strategically sharing career goals, and highlights that opportunities can arise from unexpected personal and professional circles. This episode outlines five core ideas—overcoming discomfort, expanding where you look for connections, thinking beyond traditional “professional” contacts, staying in touch before you need help, and being strategic without being public—while stressing reciprocity and consistency. It concludes with a clear action plan to immediately reconnect with people, communicate exploration rather than need, help others, and maintain relationships over time as a long-term career asset.

From the episode: Action Plan for Networking Now

1. Decide what you’re exploring for , not what you’re “asking for.”

2. Write down five people you could reconnect with this week.

3. Send one low-pressure message today.

4. Look for one way to help someone else .

5. Keep relationships fresh—don’t wait until you need it.

The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon. https://shr.pn/jobhunt-book. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want.

About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/

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