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.
Be first in line when we launch. No pressure, no résumé pile.
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 mean you're not qualified or don't have something valuable to offer.
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.
Reach out to someone you know. Have a conversation. Get introduced to someone else. Keep building relationships until those conversations lead to 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 and 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. You make them your own, and you never have to ask for a job outright.
Most opportunities are lost to silence, not to "no". We remind you when to follow up, give you gracious words for it, and show you each day who needs your attention.
Where it leads
This isn't networking for its own sake. It's a simple system for turning the people you know into real opportunities, and for knowing you did everything you could.
Anyone who knows you and thinks well of you belongs on your list. Start small, be kind to yourself, and let the conversations do the work.
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.
