Follow up after a workforce forum with a specific question

A workforce forum can reveal that local employers care about training, attendance, career access, or another shared issue. A BDR should follow up on the specific idea that was discussed rather than sending everyone a staffing pitch. The event is a credible reason to ask a question. It does not establish an individual employer’s needs.

Refer to a speaker’s public point accurately. Ask whether the topic connects to a current operating challenge and who owns the conversation. If the person attended only as a community representative, thank them and ask whether they can suggest the right contact without expecting an introduction.

After a regional forum, BDR Tori contacted a food processor’s HR manager. “You mentioned at the forum that new hires often miss the first week because orientation details arrive late,” she said. “Is improving that handoff a priority for your plant, and who would be best to speak with about it?” The manager replied, “Our training manager owns it, though we are not adding agencies.” Tori said, “I appreciate the direction. May I send the training manager one question about the orientation sequence?” The manager gave permission.

Practice by choosing one fictional forum comment and drafting a follow up that quotes its topic in your own words. Roleplay a recipient who says the event issue does not apply to their site. Thank them and ask for an appropriate contact only if they are willing to suggest one. Review whether your message contains one clear reason to call and avoids a broad claim about their workforce.