Liz Wessel

Cold Email and Job Search Advice

 
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Episode Notes (by minute):

-1:30 - An example of a good cold email that Liz got that turned into a very productive chain of events

-4:30 - Why a cold email needs to specific and personalized for the recipient, compared to a mass email

-6:00 - The importance of following-up with people after you have received advice or help from someone

-8:30 - How Liz got interested in cold emailing people

-10:00 - Why it is important to not second guess yourself if you are looking for a job.

“And if you can't get yourself to a point of confidence, then figure out why and fix it.”

-12:00 - Why Liz believes resumes are important and to ask for help from someone that reviews resumes and hires people, compared to a friend that is a good at work

-15:00 - How Liz makes a job description for roles at her company, WayUp

-17:00 - How Liz became a weekend angel investor as a scout and how investing has made Liz a better CEO

-21:00 - Why the mission of WayUp keeps Liz inspired

-22:00 - How people have more time now, given the pandemic and working from home more, creating an opportunity to reach out and network with someone

-23:00 - The importance of trying a different approach if your job searching efforts are not working the way you want

(Note: these are quick notes and takeaways by David Nebinski. Please see the episode for more accurate information)