If you are looking to achieve real success in your professional career then one thing is certain and that is you need to learn how to network. Networking is an integral part of everything from job hunting to professional development.
Most people make the mistake of thinking that networking means going to a “networking” event. While yes attending, such events can be beneficial to your career, that is not networking.
In its most basic form networking is simply talking and interacting with other people about who you are, what you’re all about, and what you are looking for.
The truth is that everyone networks. Some people do it intentionally while others unintentionally. Networking can be formal such is in the case of attending a business networking event, or networking can be informal such as introducing yourself to a neighbor.
Most people make the mistake of thinking that networking means going to a “networking” event. While yes attending, such events can be beneficial to your career, that is not networking.
In its most basic form networking is simply talking and interacting with other people about who you are, what you’re all about, and what you are looking for.
The truth is that everyone networks. Some people do it intentionally while others unintentionally. Networking can be formal such is in the case of attending a business networking event, or networking can be informal such as introducing yourself to a neighbor.
One of the many advantages of networking is that if you are on the hunt for a career change or are looking to move your current career forward networking can play a huge role in helping you achieve your goals.
One reason for this is that networking can assist you in learning inside information about jobs and opportunities that are upcoming and are not currently being advertised.
It is a little-known secret that many employers operate in what is quietly known as the “hidden” job market. This means that most employers will often prefer to hire candidates that have been referred to them by someone they already know and trust – like a colleague, friend, or business associate.
One reason for this is that networking can assist you in learning inside information about jobs and opportunities that are upcoming and are not currently being advertised.
It is a little-known secret that many employers operate in what is quietly known as the “hidden” job market. This means that most employers will often prefer to hire candidates that have been referred to them by someone they already know and trust – like a colleague, friend, or business associate.
Networking is simply talking and interacting with other people about who you are, what you’re all about, and what you are looking for.
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If you want to do more than post your resume online and hope you get a reply then you need to tap into this hidden market and networking is your ticket.
Now is the time for you to start building your career network. Opportunities are out there and they are waiting for you. if you want to grow and be successful you need to learn how to engage and interact with others so that you can build your career network.
Here are several key tips to help you get started.
• Talk with others and share your story everywhere you go - school, church, work, and on the internet.
• Look for networking opportunities that involve potential employers.
• Help others with job leads and by providing career advice to them.
• Try to think clearly about what you want to share with other people about yourself, and what you want to know about them.
• Join online networking websites to find out about potential jobs and opportunities.
• Seek out opportunities to meet with others who have shared interests such as writing, fitness, gardening, etc.
Now is the time for you to start building your career network. Opportunities are out there and they are waiting for you. if you want to grow and be successful you need to learn how to engage and interact with others so that you can build your career network.
Here are several key tips to help you get started.
• Talk with others and share your story everywhere you go - school, church, work, and on the internet.
• Look for networking opportunities that involve potential employers.
• Help others with job leads and by providing career advice to them.
• Try to think clearly about what you want to share with other people about yourself, and what you want to know about them.
• Join online networking websites to find out about potential jobs and opportunities.
• Seek out opportunities to meet with others who have shared interests such as writing, fitness, gardening, etc.
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• When talking and interacting with others be clear about your goals and what you are looking to accomplish.
• Join a professional or business association.
• Contact your college alumni office to discuss any upcoming opportunities and/or social events.
• Join a professional or business association.
• Contact your college alumni office to discuss any upcoming opportunities and/or social events.
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