Job Search Networking - 5 Simple Tips     

Networking is one of those dreaded and feared activities that each job seeker must face throughout their career. However, it's also well known that well over 50% of jobs are landed through some form of networking!

Here are 5 tips to get you started in your networking success:

Tip One: Stand Up and Smile

When networking on the phone stand up and smile! No kidding, it improves your tone and your energy level.

Tip Two: Create a Simple Script

When you are at a networking event or following up on the phone, create a short, simple script and practice it out loud a few times. You will be amazed how much more comfortable and confident you will feel with this extra foundation of support!

Tip Three: Create a List

Create a list of everyone you know to ask them if they have any information on your industry of choice. Your list can include friends, associates, family, people you worship with and people with whom you do business such as your banker, CPA or your realtor. People I do business with are my favorite networks because I am their customer and people in service industries completely understand the benefits of networking.

Tip Four: Social Networking

Even if you are not on Linkedin or Facebook, it's never too late to sign up! You will be amazed how quickly you can build a network, join groups and get the word out through social networking.

Tip Five: Don't Ask For a Job

Networking is best done in a diplomatic way that puts the focus of interest on the person you are talking to. This is primarily true when meeting someone for the first time but is also true when asking for mentoring from someone in an industry you wish to get into.

When you are networking with your friends and associates in order to gather information be sure to ask only if they know of anyone in your industry of interest that may be able to give you some guidance. This takes the pressure off and increases your positive responses. If you show up, so to speak, the job interviews will come.

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