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60 Seconds Of Networking Advice

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    Networking AdviceYou’ve heard it before, “Network in order to optimize your job search.” How exactly do you go about networking? It depends on the way you build relationships and the industry you are targeting.

    Is the industry you seek employment in best penetrated online or offline? It’s not as difficult as it seems.

    We are all human and we all want to help each other. The idea is to get in touch with as many people you can (in the right channel), make a connection, gain their trust, cultivate the relationship, and earn a good lead. It is as easy as pie!

    There are a myriad of ways to begin networking, whichever route you embark on keep the following in mind:

    • Be aggressive but polite.
    • Get your creative juices flowing – think outside of the ordinary.
    • Employ all strategies available to you (in person, online), even if it makes you uncomfortable. You will soon be comfortable in your new zone.
    • Value every contact you come across whether they provide you a job lead or not. Engage, listen, and help them too!
    • Keep track of whom you have met, where you have met them, and keep notes on what you most remember about them.
    • Follow up and thank everyone that attempts to help you.

    Think positive, keep at it, strategize, and you will find a new career!

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      About Rosa Elizabeth Vargas

      Rosa Elizabeth Vargas is the owner of Career Steering, an executive resume writing service. She's an Elite Master Resume Writer, Certified Expert Resume Writer, Nationally Certified Resume Writer, and Academy Certified Resume Writer.

      One Comment

      1. Ansie Souer-Lavis

        January 13, 2013 at 6:45 AM

        Thank you for the great tips on networking I am sure they will help a lot of people.

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