The Power of Networking

While I was in college, my professors repeatedly told me, “Make good connections!” Boy, were they right. No matter what field you are going into, it is good to know the right people because it gets your resume out there and hopefully into the hands of the right person. Remember the movie Pay it Forward. Think of networking like that. You talk to one person and send him your resume. He may be able to help you or not, but he can pass along your resume to others who pass it along to people that they know. The numbers get bigger and bigger. And soon, one person will be handed your resume by a referral and think that you are a perfect match…..and BOOM… you got a job. Networking is probably one of the most important parts of job seeking. Not only can you get your resume out or get a job, but you can learn directly from people in the field.