Networking Strategies – Tips from the Office of Career Planning
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Is networking really that important? Networking is not only the most common way people find jobs, it is also the most effective job search tool. Experts estimate that up to 90% of jobs are filled by a referral and as many as 80% of jobs are never posted. When embarking on the job search, spend 60% of your time meeting and connecting with professionals, 30% of your time spent researching opportunities, and 10% sending resumes to contacts.
It’s great to start with online networking tools like LinkedIn to identify contacts and then follow up to request a face-to-face conversation, which are often the most powerful. Colleagues, family friends, fellow alumnae, and community connections with experience related to your interests are good resources for informational conversations.
Having some networking etiquette tips in your toolbox can help. Here are a few of our top tips to keep you poised for success:
If you are interested in making a career or job move, definitely add networking to your to-do list! Plan to spend twice as much time talking with other professionals as you do scouring online job postings. Challenge yourself to make one new professional connection each week and build your network!
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