· Speak with other students in your major and seeking jobs in your field; this can be an excellent “give and take” contact information source.

· Network with an alumni, or mentor with experience in your field of study and build a relationship with them. Ask them if you may job shadow them for a day.

· Put yourself in a position to network such as offering to do volunteer work.

· Attend job fairs both on and off campus.

· When actively seeking employment, make at least one networking contact per day; this keeps your momentum and motivation up.

· Stay organized with your contact list. A computer-based document is ideal, but a notebook will serve the purpose. Keep track of everyone you have contacted-their name, title, addresses, phone number, e-mail, when and how you contacted them, the outcome, and any tasks you need to follow up on.

In summary, networking can inspire you to attain new levels of productivity, success, and pleasure in your professional and personal life. Don't let rejections stop your networking. Instead, expect them and move on. To date, networking is still the number one job search method and accounts for 70 to 80 percent of job offers.

Marie E. Harris is Program Assistant at The Career Center in University of Wisconsin-Superior Belknap and Catlin. She can be reached at mharris@staff.uwsuper.edu and web site: http://www2.uwsuper.edu/career

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