Of late, many of us have been registering ourselves on various social networking websites like Twitter, Orkut, Facebook, LinkedIn and many others. But do we know how to go about it?
Always remember that networking logo is a two way street. While there are certainly a few big hearted philanthropists who are happy to give without expecting anything in return, most of us are more attracted by the idea of a mutually beneficial relationship. Offer to be helpful whenever you can, even if your ability to do so is limited. The gesture will not go unappreciated.
Start networking. Networking is still the best way to get a job. Spread the word that you are in job search mode among your friends, family, former co-workers — anyone that you know who could help with your job search. Dig up names from internships or summer jobs and reach out to those people. Join online networking groups (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
Quality: Make sure you go through all your content to check and see if it is of good quality, before posting it on your profile and in your software defined networking interactions.
CONTACTING ALL THOSE YOU KNOW – The probably most obvious form of networking is done by going through your entire address book and business card collection. Setting up an organized routine of systematically working through your list; communicating with friends, family, coworkers, colleagues, and acquaintances keeps you on track. Make sure to also include association members, church friends, people you volunteer with, and your children’s friends’ parents, coaches, and teachers on your contact list. Stay aware for opportune moments to mention you are looking for work, start with those in similar industry or field so they can keep their ears open and maybe make a few calls to others who can make a few calls to others – and so on – and so on – and so on…
At the very least, recognize that whenever there’s a networking conversation under way both parties are expanding their circle of influence. If you can make a concrete offer of support or assistance, so much the better. Doing so creates a positive association and could signal the beginning of an important business relationship. If you have the chance to lend practical assistance to a networking partner, you then have the chance to show off your skills, your team spirit and your work ethic in a ways that could soon have job offers coming your way.
Be active – add to your website daily – Facebook updates, twitter updates, blog. Imagine if you only turned up to your retail storefront one day a month, how successful would your business be? Your website should be treated like a retail store, open it everyday, update things, add things, make it fresh and interesting.
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