Engineering an efficient job

search & Networking

 Engineering an efficient job search &
Networking

Statistically , the most effective resource for finding a job is networking.

Two important support groups to help you achieve your career goals are :
• A personal support system – to motivate you
&
• A network of people to help identify solid job leads
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Personal support system: Networking

It is the group of people who can motivate ,advice and encourage you.

Like family members, friends , school, work or social acquaintance , former

or current employers; career services staff or counselors/instructors.

Your personal support members

should be able to :

• motivate you
• help you develop effective job search skill
• help you find solid job leads
• advices or share similar experiences.
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Networking
Smart job seekers focus heavily on networking.
The process of developing relationships with people who can assist with job
search strategies and in finding strong job leads.

This may enable you to:

 Focus your job choice or career direction.

 Tapping into jobs you would not have access to otherwise.
 Gaining insider information about industry, trends and hiring processes.
 Gaining specific information about the employers.
 Getting the chance to promote your self.
 Practicing your communication and interview skills
 Obtaining referrals to other people.
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Develop a Large Network : Networking

The more people you make aware of your search,

the more solids lead you can obtain.

A large network will help you attain:

i. To make as many people as possible to aware of your job search

ii. To create a good impression
iii. To seek job lead and referrals to others
iv. To seek career and networking suggestion
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Networking Resources :
Friends , Relatives , Neighbors
Your network begins
With people you know
Who link you Current & former employers
To others.
Colleagues & coworkers
Instructors, trainers, coaches
Who else
DO YOU Class mates, alumni
KNOW?
People from worship place

People with whom you spend leisure time Attendees at business and trade shows
Service people like barber, librarians
Professionals like doctors, dentists, accountants
People with whom your spouse or siblings are associated
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Potentials from Networking Expansion: Networking

Ask for advice:

I am looking for a job/an opportunity  Asking directly is typically not productive
Do you have any advice for finding …..  word advice makes the contact more inclined

Put career /job fairs on high priority: You can meet the prospective employer.

Join or start a job club: Here job seekers meet regularly &share experiences &
opportunities. ( you can make one of your own)

Create your business card: They make you feel professional. Always exchange them
and write note on the back of each card , how they can be helpful.

E Network:
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Potentials from Networking Expansion: Networking

Network for life :

Build the relation through out the career, not for just job search.
Remember; it is a number game:
No of people know your job search X job opportunity = job/Ideal job
123 X 1 = Ideal job
2-3 X 1 = Job
Update your network list- periodically:
• Eliminate the people , who over the time are reluctant to commit or support
• Prioritize who gave supportive feedback/gesture.

Establish reference and be prepared for reference check:

• Find people who could attest your performance Or
• At least they could emphasis your abilities
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Maintain Communication:

Communicate
with network members
regularly.
To update them,
ask/ inquire from them
personally or otherwise through email or telephone.

Some day you will be able to return the favor or extend

your help to another person who needs and deserves it.
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Efficient Job Search: Networking
Following sources will help/lead to identify jobs and prospective employers.

1. Networking
13. Cooperative Education & volunteering
2. Direct employer contact
3. Chamber of commerce 14. Internship

4. Job information web sites 15. School/Educational career service center

5. Occupational leaders
6. Professional , technical , career associations
7. Employment directories
8. Want/Employment ads

9. Small businesses
10. Private contractors and employment agencies
11. State and provincial employment services
12. Career /job fairs