Wednesday, October 14, 2009

What does networking really mean?

Networking is a strategy that gets you in front of (in person or electronically) a decision maker who has the ability to hire you.

Networking does not mean that your friends, relatives, and neighbors will help you find a job once you tell them of your situation. If they help, that's great, but it is a mistake to wait for them to come through for you. Remember, it is not their responsibility to help you find a job. It is yours.

Be a detective..........ask questions. If you would like an interview with the ABC company, find someone who works there. Ask around, it isn't hard to connect the dots. Try this: "who do you know that works for ABC?" Make some calls, knock on some doors; find the name and contact information for the person who makes the hiring decisions!

Remember, it is your goal to get your name in front of the decision maker, not the faceless department that will file your resume in the pool with everyone else. You can't tread water long enough in that pool.


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