Exponentially Grow Your Access to Job Leads and Referrals

Why are distant relationships useful?

Studies have shown the power of loose ties to generate referrals. Individuals who share a close relationship ofter have the same connections whereas individuals who are not in the same network, have a wider range of relationships.

Applying the concept of "loose ties." Include relationships associated with past employers, previous locations, former courses, educational and training organizations. Identify 20 new contacts each of whom could refer you to several of their contacts enabling you to exponentially grow your access to job leads and referrals.

Here's a list of casual contacts to expand your job searching network
suppliers
co-workers and management
vendors
financial consultants
legal consultants
investment bankers
investors
owners and site managers
IT consultants
advertising and PR experts
branding and packaging
logistics and transportation
environmental and energy
inhouse and external HR personnel
benefits consultants
insurance experts

Investment bankers
architectural and construction experts
competitors with same responsibilities/role or senior to you
colleagues in other locations and departments
the local and national editors and reporters
industry bloggers
academics: authors, advisors, teaching staff, institute leaders
professional association members and leadership
community organization, fellowship, and special interest groups
municipal business councils and chambers of commerce
other disciplines that support your function, directly and indirectly

tutors, therapists, hairdressers, massage therapists, law enforcement