Networking

Networking is one of the easiest ways to get a job. All you have to do is socialize and talk to your friends. Three-quarters of all job openings are filled through networking.

Conventional Ways: "Pound the Pavement"

• Making cold telephone calls to employers
• Calling job hot lines
• Sending out hard copies of your resume
• Chatting with people

New Ways: "Pound the Cyber Pavement"

• Research companies online
• Contact employers by email
• Browse employers’ job listing pages
• Submit your resume electronically
• Cyber-chat directly with others in your field

Tips for Networking

• Tell everyone you know what kind of work you are looking for
• Join professional organizations in school or in the community
• Research shows that job-hunting success increases by using all these methods
• Understand the mission of the company and what exactly they do