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2. Helping to build presence

Help others build and amplify their work

Why it matters

As someone familiar with your contacts, friends, and former colleagues’ skills, you’re well-positioned to help them build and amplify their brand. Your word and sponsorship will go a long way with your network, as

it can help to combat systemic biases and obstacles⁠

that BIPOC and women face throughout their careers - particularly during the job hunt process.

Even if you don’t think you’ve got the strongest relationships to a connection, ask anyway - folks are often more keen to help than you’d expect. As a bonus, it’s also a great way for you to strengthen the connection as it gives you an excuse to re-connect.

What to remember

You’re the microphone: focus on amplifying job seekers’ voices and impact.

Be constructive, but sensitive: provide objective feedback and clarify the “why” behind it.

Ways to help folks build presence

Ways to help folks build presence

Level of Effort

Action

Add former colleagues to your LinkedIn (LI) to help them expand networks they have access to

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Comment on

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or share LI posts from colleagues to drive increased exposure and visibility on LI feed

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Write LI recommendations

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to strengthen their reputation (prioritize those with fewer than 3, as more become difficult for hiring managers and recruiters to review)

Conduct LinkedIn profile reviews

→ Check out

Resume & LinkedIn review checklist

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Conduct resume reviews

→ Check out

Resume & LinkedIn review checklist

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More Resources

Tips on writing strong LinkedIn recommendations

[Hubspot]

How to Write a LinkedIn Recommendation in 2020 [Quick Tip]⁠

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Tips for meaningfully commenting on LinkedIn

[Career Attraction]

How to Use Smart Commenting to Get Noticed on LinkedIn⁠

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Understanding why sponsorship is so critical

[CNBC]

Report: The race and gender of your office 'sponsor' can affect your salary⁠

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[NPR]

Why You Need A Work 'Sponsor'⁠

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