Getting to know you6 of 8With computer skills, it's what you know. With finding a job, it's who you know.Simply put: Networking works.Join industry associations and job-search groups. Go to lunch with friends and former colleagues as well as the people they know. Prepare what's nicknamed "the elevator speech." That's a 30-second spiel where you highlight your skills and aspirations in case of a chance encounter with someone you'd like to work for. Memorize it so you sound conversational, not a finalist in a speed-talking competition."People don't get a job because they put their resume on a job board," says Holmes."It's all about networking. It only takes one person to mention your name" and put you on the path to a new job, she says. Related Articles:Networking to a new jobFrom banking job to healthVolunteers boost careersSlash job hunt costsRelated Links:6 jobs in declineFind, keep temporary jobSocial media and careersKeywords for resumes advertisement
With computer skills, it's what you know. With finding a job, it's who you know.
Simply put: Networking works.
Join industry associations and job-search groups. Go to lunch with friends and former colleagues as well as the people they know. Prepare what's nicknamed "the elevator speech." That's a 30-second spiel where you highlight your skills and aspirations in case of a chance encounter with someone you'd like to work for. Memorize it so you sound conversational, not a finalist in a speed-talking competition.
"People don't get a job because they put their resume on a job board," says Holmes.
"It's all about networking. It only takes one person to mention your name" and put you on the path to a new job, she says.
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