Networking is an essential tool which can be very helpful in your job search. Networking does work! 65 to 80% of all jobs are found through job searchers networking efforts both online & face to face.
It is best known as a strategy for opening the hidden job market, for finding or getting a good job. Because many jobs are not advertised, it is essential that you develop friendly relationships with people who can tip you off to potential job openings or perhaps even introduce you to the person who is doing the hiring. Networking has other benefits. You are creating a community of people/organisations who support each other, who provide emotional support and information that will help members of your networking group. You will learn of new developments in your field: new tools, processes, leaders, training programs, products and services. Your networking efforts are planned out, and ongoing. You set yourself goals, develop strategies for achieving them, take action, evaluate how well your plan is working, and make changes as necessary. This is something that you do throughout all aspects of your job search. Here are helpful steps that we cover to help you with your networking: Step 1 - Making A Plan Step 2 - Who To Contact Step 3 - Organise Contacts Step 4 - Action |
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Networking Etiquette
It is very important that when you network, there is a set behaviour in which we must conduct ourself. Not following this set code will not only greatly harm your reputation but your networking efforts. To help you, we have include some networking etiquette that you must follow:
If you need more detailed tips on what you should and should not do during your networking, then below are some of our helpful articles that can help you!
Networking Do's
Networking Don'ts
Social Networking Do's
Social Networking Don'ts
It is very important that when you network, there is a set behaviour in which we must conduct ourself. Not following this set code will not only greatly harm your reputation but your networking efforts. To help you, we have include some networking etiquette that you must follow:
- Always be polite, friendly & respectful
- Keep good eye contact & body language
- Always remember your manners
- Thank people for their time
- Keep all your promises you make
- Listen to others
- Share help with others
- Always be YOURSELF
If you need more detailed tips on what you should and should not do during your networking, then below are some of our helpful articles that can help you!
Networking Do's
Networking Don'ts
Social Networking Do's
Social Networking Don'ts