For anyone looking for what's next
The people who already know and believe in you are your best way forward and the place to start. MyVitalFew tells you who to contact, what to say, when to follow up and how — so every conversation moves you closer to another introduction, an interview and your next job.
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From the author of
Searching For A Job Sucks! and How To Find A New Job Without Looking
Created by Bill Fitzgerald, CEO of an executive search and recruiting firm with over 20 years of experience. Meet Bill →
We know how this feels
If you've been sending out applications and hearing nothing back, it's easy to start questioning yourself. But a lack of response doesn’t diminish your qualifications, your accomplishments, or the value you bring to an organization.
Almost everyone feels this. That's exactly what we're here for.
The quiet truth
A warm introduction comes with a level of trust. When someone you know introduces you to someone they know, you're more likely to get a response and have a conversation. You're no longer just another resume. You're the friend of a friend.
And here's the part that makes it easier: you're never asking for a job. You're asking for a conversation, for advice, for guidance. That small shift lowers the stakes for everyone and makes saying “yes” much easier.
Apply online. Wait. Hope someone notices your resume among hundreds of others.
Start with someone you know. Have a conversation, get introduced to someone else, and keep building relationships until those conversations turn into opportunities.
Your guide through every conversation
These are the three things job seekers tell us they're most unsure about. MyVitalFew answers each one, every step of the way.
You know more helpful people than you think. We prompt you through former bosses, peers, clients, friends, alumni and recruiters, and help you sort them so you start with the people most likely to say yes.
Short, natural, easy-to-use templates for every kind of relationship, whether it's someone you talk to often, someone you've lost touch with, a referral, a recruiter, or an alum. Personalize the message, start a conversation, and make it easier for someone to introduce you to someone else.
Most opportunities are lost to silence, not to "no". We remind you when to follow up, suggest a template with gracious words, and show you each day who needs your attention.
Where it leads
This isn't about networking for the sake of networking. It's about having conversations, getting introduced to people you don't know, and building relationships that can lead to your next job.
Anyone who knows you and thinks well of you belongs on your list. Start with a few people, have conversations, and let the introductions begin.
Good questions
No, and that's the whole point. You're asking for a conversation, or for an introduction. It's an easier, kinder ask, and it's the one that tends to open doors.
That's completely fine. You start with just three. Weak ties, like old colleagues or acquaintances, are often the most valuable, and we'll help you think of people you may have overlooked.
It happens to everyone, and it's rarely personal. A short, gracious follow-up almost always reopens the door, and we'll remind you when it's time.
Not at all. If you can write a note to someone who likes you, you can do this. We guide you through the rest.
We're not sure yet, but we promise not to break your pocket. Join the waiting list and you'll be the first to hear.
Join the waiting list and be among the first to try it. In the meantime, think of three people who'd be glad to hear from you.
