Networking

Do you have a network? Whether you know it or not, you do! Any affiliation where people know you (like church, work, after school programs for your children)is a network of possible job leads.

Of course, there are many networking sites online (one of the most famous is www.linkedIn.com). These social networking sites are a great opportunity for you to reach out to these people.

There are a few things to remember when contacting a networking contact, though:
-Verify that they can talk
-Explain the purpose for your contact- Ask for Assistance
-Ask permission to:
-Send a resume (bring it up to date first)
-Send a list of companies you are targeting
-Ask to call back for name of someone to contact
-Find out convenient time to call back
-Follow-up at appointed time
-Take any name and Thank the contact
-Ask them to introduce you/Not sell you
-Re-contact for possible additional names

Most people would love to help someone find a job, especially if you are courteous. Make this a part of your everyday job search!

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