Career Blueprints
Networking Your Way to a Job
Building relationships that can lead to opportunities
The prospect of creating a professional network can be intimidating and confusing. But the most compelling incentive for getting beyond your angst is the fact that a lot of folks are finding the right job because they developed a healthy and vital professional network. It is not really a new concept. Even before the economic downturn, many people found their jobs through connections. Current surveys reflect the fact that close to 80 percent of employment vacancies are filled with candidates who had some contact with their employers prior to positions being advertised. While it is advisable to take advantage of every job resource out there, churning out resume after resume for job postings online might not be the best use of your time. The…
