Networking and other steps to increase the effectiveness of your job search
March 3rd, 2010
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Networking has come to our attention quite a lot recently. Networking during the job search is an absolutely critical element to finding the right job. Today, the Wall Street Journal ran a very good article detailing some steps you can take to increase the effectiveness of your networking during the job search.
Some of the advice:
1) Develop a stronger online identity by revamping your résumé.
2) Make better use of LinkedIn, a professional networking Web site.
3) Create a more visible personal brand.
4) Get a bigger payoff from industry events.
As for some additional steps you can take, we recommend taking industry specific training classes to boost your resume, working temporary jobs to fill in work experience and joining professional or trade groups for networking.
Of course, the key to any job search is persistence and just getting yourself out there!
Related articles that may be of interest:
- Revamping your job-search strategy (msnbc.msn.com)
- Keep Your Resume Out of the Recycling Bin (halliecrawford.typepad.com)
- Be Equipped (jobsearchingblog.com)
- Polishing Your Résumé Part I (halliecrawford.typepad.com)
- The Search: Writing a Résumé That Shouts ‘Hire Me’ (nytimes.com)
- 9 Insider Secrets to Getting Hired (usnews.com)
- Start Searching For Your Next Job Before You Need It (thatonecaveman.com)
