What is networking? Basically, it’s relationship building. It’s never too early to start networking, meeting people and build a large network. People often say it’s who you know! That is correct in many cases, especially in looking for job opportunities.
The job search can be discouraging, redundant and very time consuming. This is when you need to reach out to your “network”. Many people receive jobs by referrals.
Everyone loves referrals
As a hiring manager, you are more likely to hire a person that you receive a referral for or knowing someone who can attest to their work ethic. This is when a large network is important. Reaching out and letting people know you’re in search of a job can lead to opportunities. A person in your network may know of another person who might be looking for someone that you fit the skill set for. This is why it’s important to be involved and build relationships with people.
It helps who you know!
Through networking and building relationships I was able to secure my last job. Someone I worked with had referred me to a position, in which she knew the hiring manager. Through the referral, I was able to land an interview and was presented with a job offer. Without the referral I may not have been able to have been brought in for an interview or could my application and resume could have been looked over.
How to get involved and network?
I suggest in joining student clubs, organizations aligned with your career goals and attend events that attract people in the industry you are looking to enter.
Learn more on how networking can help you grow your career!
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/networking/a/networking.htm
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