My distinguished Higher Learning brehs, I need some advice.

[MeachTheMonster]

So on Saturday my wife gave a speech at a scholarship/graduation event, basically thanking the rich folks for donating and asking them to continue donating. It was crazy for me cause we were brushing elbows with millionaires and eating thousand dollar hors d'oeuvres. Through the night we met a couple CEO/presidents that gave us a card and told us to call them for ANYTHING, one dude basically offered me a job.

I know these are opportunities that I should pursue, same for my wife. But my question is. What the hell should I say? I don't even know where to start with these people or really what I should call them for. Maybe I'm stressing out about it more than I should be, but these seem like once in a lifetime opportunities and I really don't want to mess them up.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I know I'm gonna call the dude that offered me a job, but I don't want to call him and say "hey wussup with that job"

 

[No1]

So on Saturday my wife gave a speech at a scholarship/graduation event, basically thanking the rich folks for donating and asking them to continue donating. It was crazy for me cause we were brushing elbows with millionaires and eating thousand dollar hors d'oeuvres. Through the night we met a couple CEO/presidents that gave us a card and told us to call them for ANYTHING, one dude basically offered me a job.

I know these are opportunities that I should pursue, same for my wife. But my question is. What the hell should I say? I don't even know where to start with these people or really what I should call them for. Maybe I'm stressing out about it more than I should be, but these seem like once in a lifetime opportunities and I really don't want to mess them up.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I know I'm gonna call the dude that offered me a job, but I don't want to call him and say "hey wussup with that job"

Always follow up with these people before they forget you. Call and ask him about the practice area and what he does on a daily basis as if you're trying to know more about what he does or his company does. Don't just come outright and ask for a job.

 

[theworldismine13]

Just don't do a tyrese/dre video and you'll be cool

But basically you have to figure out what you want to do first and and ask them for advise

If you want a job just email your resume and tell them you are looking for work

But overall just look at them as advisers

 

[Kritic]

So on Saturday my wife gave a speech at a scholarship/graduation event, basically thanking the rich folks for donating and asking them to continue donating. It was crazy for me cause we were brushing elbows with millionaires and eating thousand dollar hors d'oeuvres. Through the night we met a couple CEO/presidents that gave us a card and told us to call them for ANYTHING, one dude basically offered me a job.

I know these are opportunities that I should pursue, same for my wife. But my question is. What the hell should I say? I don't even know where to start with these people or really what I should call them for. Maybe I'm stressing out about it more than I should be, but these seem like once in a lifetime opportunities and I really don't want to mess them up.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I know I'm gonna call the dude that offered me a job, but I don't want to call him and say "hey wussup with that job"

first of all it depends on what skills you have and what your career path is. it's always good to connect with these folks so that you or your people after can get work. connections get people jobs.
it would've been nice to pics with these folks on saturday.

 

[MeachTheMonster]

first of all it depends on what skills you have and what your career path is. it's always good to connect with these folks so that you or your people after can get work. connections get people jobs.
it would've been nice to pics with these folks on saturday.

We got pics with most everybody. Some congress lady i forget her name right now, and some dude that donated 5 million dollars to the scholarship fund gave my wife their card telling her to call them for anything. She said the millionaire dude was winking at her.

 

[Serious]

We got pics with most everybody. Some congress lady i forget her name right now, and some dude that donated 5 million dollars to the scholarship fund gave my wife their card telling her to call them for anything. She said the millionaire dude was winking at her.

 

[No1]

Just don't do a tyrese/dre video and you'll be cool

But basically you have to figure out what you want to do first and and ask them for advise

If you want a job just email your resume and tell them you are looking for work

But overall just look at them as advisers

@MeachTheMonster this is bad advice unless you reach the point where they ask for it. This is exactly why I said to act as if you're just inquiring at first. You don't know the personality of these people. Some people appreciate you just straight up asking about a job, but a large percentage do not and they'd rather that you wait until they bring it up. That's why I said to express genuine interest and try to find a situation where you can talk to them and naturally the question of whether or not you have employment will come up. Straight up asking is a risky move, unless you have a personal connection. No one proper career adviser will tell you to do what he just told you to do. The only time that makes sense is if someone else is forwarding a resume on your behalf. Trust me on this. I've spoken to enough recruiters at this point and some of my friends are the recruiters at their corporations. Establish a rapport first, and show some sort of genuine interest.

 

[tmonster]

So on Saturday my wife gave a speech at a scholarship/graduation event, basically thanking the rich folks for donating and asking them to continue donating. It was crazy for me cause we were brushing elbows with millionaires and eating thousand dollar hors d'oeuvres. Through the night we met a couple CEO/presidents that gave us a card and told us to call them for ANYTHING, one dude basically offered me a job.

I know these are opportunities that I should pursue, same for my wife. But my question is. What the hell should I say? I don't even know where to start with these people or really what I should call them for. Maybe I'm stressing out about it more than I should be, but these seem like once in a lifetime opportunities and I really don't want to mess them up.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I know I'm gonna call the dude that offered me a job, but I don't want to call him and say "hey wussup with that job"

do your homework and find out what he does for leisure and invite to.... say a round of golf, tennis, the local batting cage etc. (your wife can help with the due diligence)
"Dave it was delight meeting you and your wife last week and I wanted to invite you to join me at the course to hit a few balls next saturday morning let me know. tah tah!"

and just leave it at that


until you work for him, you are casual "equals"
you don't need to pretend to be rich just interested in getting to know him and his fam better.


once you guys go on your man-date
remember you are interviewing for a career not just this position and this is the kind of facetime you will be dreaming about in a few months if you get the job. and potentially starting a lifelong friendship so act accordingly.

lead him to a fringe conversation around the job
focusing on you showing:
1. how much you know about the position and the sector
2. how much you know about the company in general

let it marinate
he will make the next move.
he did not get to his position by bing obtuse
if he is interested in you as a candidate you will know it.

Remember above all, you want to project that you are reliable, confident and the kind of guy people want in their corner when the shyt hits the fan

lastly
the right impression may not get you this job
but it may get you a job down the road or a job with one of his contacts down the road
half of the battle is access to people like him in order to show awesome you are and how much they have been missing you in their circle.
so dapper up get fresh and clean son!

 

[tmonster]

Always follow up with these people before they forget you. Call and ask him about the practice area and what he does on a daily basis as if you're trying to know more about what he does or his company does. Don't just come outright and ask for a job.

This is crucial
I forgot to mention
you always start with a thank you card specifying a notable part of your earlier conversation
and do it immediately
chances are you already interviewed for that job and don't even know it yet

 

[Liquid]

We got pics with most everybody. Some congress lady i forget her name right now, and some dude that donated 5 million dollars to the scholarship fund gave my wife their card telling her to call them for anything. She said the millionaire dude was winking at her.

What are you trying to do?

 

[ADevilYouKhow]

shades of @ beta-lame

 

[Suicide King]

Getting advice from them is great, they will love to talk, but you can imagine after awhile it can get annoying. So this shouldn't be your only go to move.

1st, research their background, try to know what you can about their professional and personal life (hobbies, interest, etc...).

2nd, hit them up & thank them, tell them in a casual way your goals and interest. Send a detailed e-mail or letter, then call. This way they have something they can relate with you.

3rd, try to get a third party at their company, that way you can keep in touch without annoying a very busy person.

If that job offer is better than what you have or has more potential, take it. Just make sure you are qualified, if not, ask for a lesser position so you can prove yourself.

I deal with millionaires when doing business, and the only thing they respect is talent. Do not take their kindness and compliment as a reason to kick your feet up. So always stay sharp or you will dig your own grave.

 

[theworldismine13]

@MeachTheMonster this is bad advice unless you reach the point where they ask for it. This is exactly why I said to act as if you're just inquiring at first. You don't know the personality of these people. Some people appreciate you just straight up asking about a job, but a large percentage do not and they'd rather that you wait until they bring it up. That's why I said to express genuine interest and try to find a situation where you can talk to them and naturally the question of whether or not you have employment will come up. Straight up asking is a risky move, unless you have a personal connection. No one proper career adviser will tell you to do what he just told you to do. The only time that makes sense is if someone else is forwarding a resume on your behalf. Trust me on this. I've spoken to enough recruiters at this point and some of my friends are the recruiters at their corporations. Establish a rapport first, and show some sort of genuine interest.

lol, emailing your resume is very passive aggressive way to advertise yourself, its equivalent to giving somebody your business card, i does not put the person receiving it on the spot, its more of an ice breaker

straight up asking for a job is bad, but you can never go wrong emailing your resume and letting people know you are open

 

[Suicide King]

lol, emailing your resume is very passive aggressive way to advertise yourself, its equivalent to giving somebody your business card, i does not put the person receiving it on the spot, its more of an ice breaker

straight up asking for a job is bad, but you can never go wrong emailing your resume and letting people know you are open

Seems too informal at this point.

He kind of passed that stage since they know him. Now he has to start building a relationship. LinkedIn makes it much easier, because you can network with their circle of associates much easier. In the olden days you had to do a lot of homework to foster a newly formed connection.

 

[MeachTheMonster]

Thanks for the advice everybody.

What are you trying to do?

Honestly I don't even know. I work in electronics and the dude who offered me a job is the CEO of a industrial manufacturing company. He said he needs someone with skills in electronics, so that's a good match. But the other dozen people who gave us their cards, I have no idea what they want or what I would want from them, other then a way to make some more money.

And @tmonster that sounds like solid advice except for one problem. I don't know how to do any of that. Golf? tennis?
Best I could do would be to invite dude over to play some Xbox or something