Is Networking An Important Part of Finding a Job? (fill, company, boss)
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Many people usually use resources like craigslist and other job search websites when looking for jobs. However, several people believe that networking is crucial to moving forward in one's career and finding jobs in general. Some people rely strictly on their network of friends/acquaintances to look for jobs. What do you think? Is it really all about who you know?
Many people usually use resources like craigslist and other job search websites when looking for jobs. However, several people believe that networking is crucial to moving forward in one's career and finding jobs in general. Some people rely strictly on their network of friends/acquaintances to look for jobs. What do you think? Is it really all about who you know?
I would not say it's 100% of finding a job, but generally employers will hire people they know. I recently got a new job because I had a connection within that place of business.
If you are out of work, sending resumes by the 1000s is fine and it may land you an interview, but always stay involve---go volunteer--you never know who you are going to meet.
It's both. You have to cast as wide a net as possible. many jobs are never listed anywhere, some with recruiters and some are posted online.
The job I currently have, I got after seeing it posted online but someone in my network on Linkedin was connected to someone who worked there. That person helped give me tips on who the hiring manager and his boss were and what they were looking for. Also mentioned me to the hiring manager. Pretty much the only way to stand out among 180 resumes.
My previous job I has I got via a recruiter with MRI Network who I called and had been hired fill the position. At the same time I was also offered another job (hey this was 2007 ;-) ) with a company who I knew by working with them in the past so it was purely networking.
I've also been called straight out a few times by recruiters when I was not even looking one of which led to a job change.
I see no reason to eliminate any potential avenue when you are looking.
According to some information I found, only 7% of jobs are landed via online sites, maybe 13% through recruiters. The rest are internal referrals. I think networking is great if you are peg in a hole and can really sell yourself or talk yourself up. You have to say something to get people to remember you and most of the time it's some cheesy crap that should make you sick. Like you read some book and want to share this wisdom. Ha, it's totally fake bs. And trying to find quality contacts from people who actively network is another challenge. Lot's of people selling you the key to "networking." So if your focused, know exactly what you want to do and where, you should network. But get in and get out. A strategic attack.
Because there is no network for "I'll do anything legal for $x per hour."
So make sure you are ready to sell and have focus.
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