Trumpet Consulting

Network Coaching

Optimize your current or future job search by connecting with people in relevant industries. Reaching out in both the ‘real’ (offline) world and ‘virtual’ (online) world can help you reach your goals and allow you the opportunity to return the favor. Networking without a plan, however, can be very time consuming and somewhat intimidating. Let us develop a networking strategy for you that will deliver the quickest impact, while setting you up for strong connections in the future.

At Trumpet we deliver three different services in the networking area – customized networking plans and individual solutions, as well as LinkedIn profile optimization. You can pick which one best suits your needs, or contact us if you would like more guidance in making your choice.

Customized Networking Plan

Our consultants will build you a customized networking plan that will involve both online and offline communication. Based on your goals, experience and chosen market, we deliver to you a detailed recommendation plan that you can follow to ensure you are reaching out effectively without wasting your time. Some of the areas we will research and recommend for you include:

• What associations should you belong to? We will consider all the options and deliver to you the one or two ‘critical’ memberships with contact information so you can make your decision quickly.
• What blogs should you be reading and commenting on? We will set up an RSS reader for you to keep track of all the postings in one place to make it easier to remain updated.
• How might you be able to leverage your alumni base to your full advantage? We deliver ideas on how to tap into your schools’ networks both online and offline.
• Local institutions, non-profits and economic development clubs can be great resources. We will look into these options for you and suggest actions for you to take in your own neighborhood to advance your career.
• How should social networks play a part in your networking efforts? We create a LinkedIn Profile for you, or critique the one you already have. We also consider other niche sites that may be relevant to your market and list the possibilities for you.
• Are there any personal connections we have that might help you achieve your goals? Our final step is to consider our own network of colleagues and businesses to understand if there might be a connection to help you along your way.

LinkedIn Profile Optimization

If you are simply looking to maximize your LinkedIn Profile (or have one created for you) then this is the service for you! Our consultants will edit your profile to ensure that you have the right summary description and key words to get you noticed when someone searches for attributes that relate to your skill set. We make sure that your profile is complete, that you have joined the right industry and function-related LinkedIn groups (such as CPGpeople or TalentBar) as well as any personal affiliations that can get you connected with people that might be able to help you out (alumni associations, local groups etc.)

Individual Solution

Do you have a specific job or company in mind, but just don’t know how to ‘get your foot in the door?’ Let us help you figure out a creative and effective way to solve individual cases that require a bit more finesse. We search both online and offline for ways to connect you with the exact right person or entity to optimize your opportunities. Contact us for more specific details on creating an individual solution for you. General consulting rates apply.

WANT TO DO MORE THAN JUST NETWORK?

Learn more about developing a full job search strategy with our Personal Branding Packages, or get started today in the Trumpet Client Center.