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Networking: Post-Grad Guide

February 28th, 2012

By Caitlin Sahm

Networking. Did reading that word strike fear into your heart? You’re not alone. Whether because of shyness, uncertainty, or a feeling that making contacts to advance a career is somehow “fake,” many recent graduates are afraid to use networking as job hunting tool.

Even if networking feels about as natural as breathing underwater, with many jobs advertised by word of mouth and positions filled before they’re ever posted, you can’t afford to cut it out of your job search. Fortunately, there are ways to make networking less awkward for even the most inexperienced of social strategists.

Networking should be supportive, not scary!

Change the way you think about networking. A lot of new graduates picture networking as a slick, corporate affair where you tolerate people you have no interest in because you’re hoping that they’ll be able to help you down the line. That’s not what » Read more: Networking: Post-Grad Guide

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Networking: The Family Holiday Networking Newsletter

December 4th, 2011

By Bob McIntosh, Certified Professional Resume Writer

You may receive holiday newsletters from friends and relatives who you see infrequently. You may look forward to receiving these yearly letters or dread them because they carry on for pages lamenting on personal information that is best saved for a therapist.

For jobseekers these newsletters can serve as a great way to network if written properly. You’re sending them to people who care about your welfare and would like to help in any way.

Maybe your uncle Jake once worked at Raytheon and still has connections past or present, or your former roommate from college is doing well for himself in Marketing in NYC.

What to include in your personal holiday newsletter. Keep in mind that you’re not contacting employers or fellow job seeking networkers who understand the lingo and nuances of networking for work. (These networking letters speak a different language and are targeting to a specific audience.)

You’re reaching out to friends and relatives who know little to nothing about your situation or experience and goals, and who probably haven’t heard from you in awhile. Thus, the content should » Read more: Networking: The Family Holiday Networking Newsletter

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Networking: Even in Your Underwear, 5 Tips for Making the Most of LinkedIn

January 3rd, 2011

By Katrina Robinson

There are tons of networking communities out there. There’s the more social Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace, and then there’s LinkedIn, which is more suitable for professional, career-focused networking.

LinkedIn is a great business tool that professionals across the world use to gain interest from prospective customers, form partnerships and create networking connections, or to get the perfect job. Here are five tips that will help you to make the most of your LinkedIn experience:

1. Connect, connect, connect!

Find as many connections as you can. Unlike social networking sites, your connections aren’t your “friends”—they simply business connections. Therefore, it’s best to try to connect with those involved in your same industry—or those that work in an industry that may need your services or products. The more connections you have, the more of a trusted source you will become. After all, people are more likely to connect with you if you are already connected to someone in their current network. Additionally, the more connections you have, the higher chance you have of appearing at the top of the search results. » Read more: Networking: Even in Your Underwear, 5 Tips for Making the Most of LinkedIn

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