3 Networking Habits That Will Pay Off for Your Job Search

  • OUTREACH: Set goals for how many professionals you want to reach out to on a daily basis including reconnecting with your current connections and growing your network. Can you commit to 10 people each day?
  • STRUCTURE:  Use a system for your outreach and track your activity on your own templates in Excel or Google sheets. Schedule focused time for your outreach, say 30 minutes in the morning and another 30 minutes for follow-up in the evening.
  • COMMUNICATION: By reaching out and making the first move, some new connections will say “yes” to having an introduction.  Preparation for your call will ease anxiety in meeting someone new.

What are the results of networking?

  1. Referrals directly to Hiring Managers for Career Opportunities
  2. Being prepared, confident and practiced in conversation during interviews
  3. A strong network of resources & an opportunity to be a resource for your network
  4. New ideas on how to advance your career
  5. A more fulfilling way to look for a job

Source: 2Actify.com