Networking Tips 

Networking.
People sometimes don't realize how important networking can be in their job search. The more contacts you make, the more opportunities you will here about. In today's job market networking can be one of the most important factors in finding the right job.

Test your networking IQ 

Stay in touch with people. 
Give them a call or a quick e-mail to let them know you are in the job market. Contact people ou worked with in you previous jobs. Just because you no longer work with someone does not mean you are no longer their friend. Don't let your business connections become a thing of the past. Stay in touch with these people. They can be your key to new employment opportunities. 

Develop new contacts. 
Always try to develop new employment contacts. There are many ways to do this. You can volunteer in a charitable organization. Not only does this help the community, but you can meet new people that may be familiar with an employment opportunity that you haven't heard about. Volunteering also looks great on a resume. Any employer will be impressed with a resume that includes your volunteer experience. Join a local club, such as Lions or Sertoma's. Through relationships like this, you can gain access to valuable contacts which you may otherwise not have had access to. Be friendly to everyone you meet since you never know who might help you in the future.

Tell everyone you know that you are searching for a job. Tell your friends. Tell your family. Tell your friend friends. Tell your family's friends. They may know of a job opportunity but won't let you know about it unless they know you are available.

Make a vigorous effort to contact as many people as possible any chance you get. Each and every time you talk to a new person, let them know you are looking for a job. Let them know what type of job you are looking for. If they don't know of an job for you now, tell them to keep you in mind in the future should they here of an opening that might suit you.

You might be surprised how willing people will be to help you. You could get a call in a few weeks from someone you never expected, just to give you information about an employment opening at their company.

The more aggressive you are in your networking efforts, the more benefits you will receive in your career search.

START NETWORKING NOW!