One of the many interesting roles we play in this profession is acting as a talent scout. The difference between us and a sports talent scout is we don’t have the opportunity to watch people play on the field and then approach the best team player.
The main message coming from all the testimonials could be summarized by this statement: “Meeting my Connector for 30 minutes changed my life!”
The job market is competitive, and the chances of being selected from several hundred applicants for an interview are slim. Coffee meetings (or informational interviews) can increase your odds of getting interviews by applying for the right jobs, getting referred, and bypassing the usual application process.