When Networking, Why Don’t Most Job Hunters Ask for What They Want?

When I am at business and tech networking events I quite often run into professionals seeking new positions. They typically have some type of introduction “Elevator Speech” that they deliver, either sounding natural or scripted, which includes their name, skills and accomplishments, but at least 80%+ don’t ask for help. Any introduction from a job seeker should include an “ask” at the end. What is an appropriate “ask”? You should say something like “You can help me by (fill in the blank)”.

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