How To Network
- March 6, 2008
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Writer
Rosemarie_Lennon
Voice-Over Artist
Peter Coleman
Music
Edison Music Corp
Ever hear that what counts is not what you know, but who you know? Practice networking and before long you’ll know just what’s what and who’s who.
You Will Need
- Trade organizations to join
- Good social skills
- And persistence
Step 1: Practice "Four F rule"
Practice the “Four F rule”—family, friends, family of friends, and friends of family. In other words, talk to everyone you can think of about your career goals.
Step 2: Have business cards made
Have business cards made so you have something professional to hand out when you meet people.
Step 3: Join organizations
Join professional organizations related to your field. For example, if you are a woman working in the media world, you could join the not-for-profit womeninfilm.org.
Websites like www.linkedin.com can help you find out what professional contacts your friends have.
Step 4: Listen to mentors
Listen attentively to potential mentors. As the saying goes, “You can make more contacts in two hours by showing interest in people than you will in two years of trying to get them interested in you.”
Maintain eye contact when you are speaking with someone. There’s nothing more insulting than a person who is looking over your shoulder for someone more interesting!
Step 5: Do them a favor
Listen for how you might be able to help someone else. Doing a favor for them is the fastest way to make them want to help you.
Do your research on the speakers at trade events, and have a pitch prepared for them.
Step 6: Contact former bosses
Contact former bosses. Research shows that one in three job seekers gets job search help from a previous employer.
Seventy-nine percent of college graduates responding to a 2007 survey said they found networking an effective job search tool.
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Comments (6)
Great solid tips on this one.
Yes this kind of stuff does work and connections made in this way can always lead to potential job opportunities.
Well done!
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Tip four really opened my eyes. It's applicable to interviews as well, I believe. Asking questions, letting the employer speak, turns it into a conversation. Also, breaking up the parts focused on you makes the process more interactive.
Great video! Extremely helpful.
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