5 WAYS TO NETWORK YOUR WAY INTO A NEW JOB

It’s not always what you know but who you know when it comes to landing your perfect job. Networking is a great way to gain connections to help boost your career prospects, the more connections you‘ve got the more opportunities you‘ll have when it comes to looking for your next job. Here are 5 ways to network your way to a new job!

LinkedIn

If you don’t already have a LinkedIn profile you should seriously think about getting one! The site allows you to connect and interact with other professionals and reach out to hiring managers. LinkedIn can help you build up your professional network and increase your visibility within your chosen industry.

Friends and Family

Don’t underestimate the value of your friend’s and family’s network. They can help you expand your own network and increase your prospects. Their connections can improve your job search and help you to contact to potential employers.

Past Colleagues

Reaching out to people you’ve previously worked with can help you with your job hunt. Your existing professional connections can introduce you to useful contacts and alert you to new employment opportunities.

Facebook Groups

There are lots of groups on Facebook that have been created solely to find and advertise jobs. The groups are great way to generate discussion with hiring managers and other job seekers. They can also expand your network and alert you to new job vacancies in your area.

Events

Attending industry-specific events will put you directly in front of useful connections. Taking business cards and introducing yourself to other professionals will help you expand your network and increase your visibility in the industry. This will increase your employment prospects and may put you in the running for vacancies you may not even be aware of.

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