Networking Is Still the Word
Louise Kursmark's recent posting here is straight from the horse's mouth: employee referrals have been a growing source of new hires and that trend is continuing according to CareerXRoads latest findings. What does this mean to everyday job seekers and anyone who might be in the job market anytime ever again? If you have a network, stay connected. Seek out and then nurture new relationships especially with contacts affiliated with one of your target employers and those who have such contacts in their own network which you don't already have.
If it is going to be a tighter job market in coming months and even if the pundits don't have it right, then by all means now is the time to strenghten weak business connections, support active relationships and seek out new contacts purposefully.For some additional reading, check out this recent article featured in US News and World Report for sensible tips on finding a new job.
By Debra Feldman and courtesy of CareerHub.com. The Career Hub blog connects job seekers with experts in career counseling, resume writing, personal branding and recruiting.
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