Often, the employees affected are top notch players that are highly qualified and very placeable. Communicating to your clients on a regular basis that you would be happy to assist displaced employees can create effortless referrals. A great way to ask for this is to get a commitment from your clients that they will call you first to assist any employees who are affected by a layoff. The Secret of Seven - A simple, yet effective way to create great connections. The intention is to keep your name in the mind of the people you meet and want to have as part of your candidate base or as a referral source.
People remember personal notes more than form letters or brochures.
Be sure it is handwritten, hand-addressed and stamped with a real stamp versus a postage meter. Focus on mutually beneficial relationships instead of just trying to sell them something. There is magic in connecting with people this many times over the course of a few weeks. The best time to ask someone for something you want is when you have just done something special for them. It is not uncommon for the candidate you just placed to fax to you the entire phone list for the department at the company they are leaving.