While many people are not fond of networking, it is still a very powerful job search method for most. May it be done online or offline, networking provides an opportunity to meet new contacts that would be helpful in your quest to find employment. As time goes by, your contacts should grow and you should become more competitive and stable in the workplace.
Networking is a give and take relationship. It is never a one-sided system. According to Rachel Solar-Tuttle, author of Table Talk: The Savvy Girl’s Alternative to Networking, networking is collaboration. This means that every time you seek help or meet with a potential contact, you should also think about how you can offer help in return. You may not be able to return the favor to the same contact that has helped you, but you can always give assistance to a different contact in one way or another.
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