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Support access to opportunity
Community members can help someone learn about a training program, practice describing a skill, or find the right contact for an opportunity. Ask what the person wants to pursue before suggesting a direction.
Make an introduction useful
Explain why a contact might help and obtain agreement before sharing personal information. Be clear when an opportunity is only a lead. Employers and hiring teams have their own Gatekeepers umbrella for their role in opening opportunities.
Questions to carry with you
- What kind of work or learning interests the person?
- Is this lead current and clearly described?
- What information has the person agreed to share?
One manageable next step
Verify the basic details of one lead and let the person decide whether to pursue it.