How do you find that dream job? The one that you are imagining about as you are either sitting at home behind your computer searching or sitting behind your desk doing the same paperwork day in and day out – bored out of your mind.
The most common ways are of course using the internet and going through the most common job sites like Monster and HotJobs, and applying for the same jobs as thousands of other candidates are doing. Maybe you are more advanced in your search and are a member of LinkedIn, but again you are just one job seeker among thousands. Who actually knows what you can do, besides what’s written on your resume? Whatever sources you are using it’s just not enough in today’s economy.
Networking is the one tool that is most commonly overlooked. Do you remember meeting your neighbor’s boyfriend’s cousin at last years block party? Who just happened to be a manager at ABC company, well he would be a perfect person to reach out to. How about the manager at the job you had 5 years ago? Who you heard recently went to work at XYZ company. These are the people you should reach out to first!!!!
You might be uncomfortable asking them for work, but would you feel better approaching them from a different angle? How about if instead of asking if their company is hiring, you say something like “ I find myself back on the job market, if you happen to hear of any opportunities, please keep me in mind” This way, you are not directly asking them for help, which might put them in a weird situation of saying no. However, you are getting your name out there and most likely they will call you, if they hear anything.
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