It Takes a Village to Land a Sales Job

Mike Bird discusses the importance of leveraging both close and weak ties during job searches to avoid burnout, loneliness, and prolonged efforts. He offers actionable tips on using broader networks and precise communication to generate leads and opportunities.

• Grab the Job Search Preparation Checklist
• Connect with Mike on LinkedIn
• More on Mark Granovetter's research, 2016 interview, and 2022 interview

---

• (00:00) - 011: It Takes a Village to Land a Job
• (00:04) - Intro
• (00:46) - Two sorts of people we want in our corner
• (01:50) - Mark Granovetter's landmark research
• (02:50) - Putting this into action for your job search