The Importance Of Professional Networking

The Importance of Professional Networking October 12, 2009

Networking 101
What is networking?
Developing a broad list of contacts
Know you, love you, like you
Why should I network?
People in your network can help you find a job
The hidden job market
The visible job market
People in your network may be able to offer you advice and information about a particular company or industry
People in your network may be able to introduce you to other people to expand your network

Networking 101
Who should I add to my network?
Everyone! You never know how someone can help you.
Where do I find these people?
Family
Friends
Associations
Events

Networking 101
How do I add someone to my network?
Ask
Talk
Volunteer
Attend
Power Networking from Barbara Gibson

Maintaining your network
Communicate
Volunteer to help
Develop a system and:
Follow-up
Follow-up
Follow-up

Social networking
Social networks can provide you the opportunity to network with people around the world
For your personal life, you already may do social networking
Facebook
MySpace
Twitter
Use these tools to expand and keep in touch with your network

Using LinkedIn.com
Why LinkedIn.com?
http://press.linkedin.com/about
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kaycolley

Why Networking is important?
Gives you information about the hidden job market
Provides you a variety of perspectives on your field
Gives you a smooth transition from student to professional
Offers you expertise beyond your own
Provides you help when you need it

The Importance Of Professional Networking

by Kay Colley on Oct 12, 2009

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