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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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Job Search Tips: How to Stay Relevant During the Job Search

February 16th, 2011

By Leigh Harris

Job seekers want to appear current in the job market, but many feel joblessness strips away their professional image. The average duration of unemployment is much longer than a few years ago, though it will eventually turn around. Until it does, it is essential to look up-to-date and relevant, ready for the next job opportunity.

So how do you stay relevant?

1. Monitor the attitude you project

Your attitude shows. Ensure it is the one you want to demonstrate. Dress for work every day. Project a polished image. Show confidence even if you have to pretend. Breathe deep and pull your shoulders back.

Own your strengths. Change the words, “I used to manage company mergers,” to “I specialize in innovative company growth.” Modify your thoughts. If you berate yourself for being out of work, start to think positively. “I have amazing qualities to offer. I have innovative ideas and always keep my eye on profit margins.” Post your qualities on the bathroom mirror to remind yourself what you bring to employers. » Read more: Job Search Tips: How to Stay Relevant During the Job Search

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Networking: Renew Your List of Resources

June 20th, 2010

By Jackie Simmonds, NEJS Blog Editor

Jackie Simmonds

Have you let your networking meetings slip?  Do you need to inject some new blood into your weekly routine?  Check out an extensive list of groups published by job-hunt.org, organized by state, by clicking here.

Why go to these meetings?  Networking is the number one tool to use in your job search.  Once you go to these meetings and start establishing relationships with members of the group they are more than willing to help you.  After all they are in the same boat!  You never know who is going to be able to connect you with that next important resource and it could be the difference between getting looked at instead of being placed in the discard pile.

A sampling of what you will find is listed below:

Massachusetts

Don’t miss out on this list, it sure beats doing all the leg work yourself!

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