Ideal Connector Traits - Part Six
Feedback is not easy to take, but it makes success a piece of cake - Harjeet Khanduja
An ideal connector does not shy away from tough conversations. They don’t want to see you blindly stumble down the wrong road. If a connector candidate isn’t providing applicable feedback, they are less than ideal. They must say what you need to hear, not what they think you want to hear.
A connector who has the self-confidence to share openly what’s on their mind cares about earning your trust. They aren’t shining you on. They aren’t condescending. They want the best for you.
An ideal connector knows what works and what doesn’t in the job search. They can provide encouragement when you’re making the right decisions. They also get you back on track when you’ve slipped up.
The feedback needs to be frequent. This will prevent you from pursuing the wrong path.
They should provide it timely. What use is feedback months after an unsuccessful networking gambit? It’s easier to correct course 100 yards into the journey than 100 miles into it.
This type of dialogue enables you to identify your own progress. You also get better at solving problems that arise along the way.
The human element will disrupt even the most promising networking calls. The connector helps you pick these apart. With this kind of support, you never suffer through the same problem twice.
The combined backing of an ideal connector also fends off imposter syndrome. You realize your potential. You get to see play out as the connector puts you in touch with more and more people. More doors open. More interview loops come your way. More offers get extended.
Another result of this feedback is the differentiation from all the other job hunters. It puts you above the mean. Seeking feedback is an acknowledgment that you might be falling short, that you might, in fact, be average, even if it’s only in one small area of what you do.