Blog Post: NETWORKING TOOLS

Networking Tools 

Networking is a vital part of your job search. One of the best ways for businesses to market their products and services is through networking. When you are searching for a new job, you are trying to market yourself, so why not use some of the same networking techniques that businesses use. Many surveys show that most people find jobs through networking. Someone that you know or meet knows about a job that is right for you. Or, someone that you know or meet knows someone, who knows someone, who knows about a job for you. Here are a few networking tips.

Networking Tools

·          Prepare and practice a 30 second elevator speech to let people know who you are, the type of job that you are looking for, and the skills that you have for that job. This can be useful for formal and sudden, informal networking opportunities.

·          Always have a good resume. You do not have to have it with you, but you should be able to hand deliver, mail, or email a copy of your resume within 24 hours.

·          You do not always have a resume with you, but you can carry a business card, with your contact information, in your purse or wallet. Get some free business cards printed. You can find several free business card resources online, have then printed at a copy center, or print your own business cards using free online templates, word processor templates, or other software templates.

·          It is also a good idea to get business cards from potential employers and other professionals that you meet.