Status Update to New Job in 90 Days

This is a success story about a guy I’ll call Bob. Bob and I met 2+ years ago and then connected via LinkedIn. We haven’t had a lot of contact since but during that time developed enough of a relationship that I was curious when I saw his update: ‘looking for technology leadership positions in Chicago’.

We’re always looking for top talent, so I sent him a note. We chatted on the phone. I connected him with a peer of mine and they chatted. We got together with our boss and invited him up. He came up again to meet with the CEO. And I just heard that he accepted a position with us.

Awesome. This is a clear demonstration that a short status message on a social networking site can result in great things. You never know where that Tweet, that Facebook post or that LinkedIn status update will lead. Great stuff.

Congrats, Bob — and thanks for posting that update. You’re going to love your new job.