Posts Tagged ‘Networking’
Contributed by: Marshal Backlar
Over 80% of jobs are found, yes, through networking.
Your career should never be static — but always moving forward. Networking is a critical component of your career progress.
But, are you sure networking is a slam dunk?
You call up a friend and say you are looking for a job, and, does he know of a job for you? And, his response: “oh yeah, I will give it some thought.” And, you send him your resume so he can fill up his waste basket.
Or, is it — “So who are you?”
“I know you want to get together, but why?” “What’s in it for me?” she thinks.
Or, is it — you call up a friend who is thinking — I know this guy forever. Sure, let’s grab a bite…and then, oh, so that’s what he wanted — Do I know of a job for him? Hey, I know him socially, but professionally, do I really want to stick my neck out for him?
Are you more than your resume? How can you prove it?
How do you become a solution for a networking contact, rather than a problem?
How do you develop chemistry with someone as you make him/her aware of your strengths?
Every week you must dedicate time to networking — whether or not you are employed. Think of it as a job, but hopefully a successful and rewarding job. And, critical to this process is taking a pro-active, leadership role in each networking interface.
The following tips should provide some answers to the above questions and make you a more successful networker. Continue Reading