"The squeaky wheel gets the grease" is a quip we have all heard.  What does it mean? Well, it is the mirror image of “out of sight is out of mind.” Where am I going with this?  It's all part of your networking/job searching strategy.  At your current job, that means you should make sure you squeak and are in sight of your boss and your company.  Be sure to contribute in meetings, follow up with positive emails, respond to surveys, pass on competitive information, etc.  Be seen.

With a recruiter or a network contact, there are similar ways to squeak: 

Send emails with quick notes about things that are relevant to them. Send your updated your resume.  Send in your rankings or performance reviews (if you are positively represented). Let them know when you have changed jobs, addresses, or phone numbers....or places you would consider relocating to. If you are going to be at a conference that they may be attending, drop them an email asking if you can meet for coffee. Basically, keep in touch.

A side note on dealing with recruiters:  If a recruiter calls you about a job that you aren’t interested in….give him or her a referral.  Maybe that person will be the right fit for the job.  If not, maybe they will refer the right person for the job.  Be helpful.  The recruiter will remember you fondly and will call you about the best jobs.  How can you beat that?

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