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Still Not Using Networking in Your Job Search?

If you’ve been job hunting for any length of time you’ve probably heard about the importance of networking. But, are you listening? More importantly, are you shutting off your computer, getting out of your jammies, and actually doing it? If the answer is an eyes-to-the-floor, shoulders hunched, “No, not yet”; it’s time to take a long, hard look at your current job search strategy and the results that you’ve been getting.

Occasionally a client will resist the suggestion that they give networking a much larger piece of the job search strategy pie. Maybe they’re uncomfortable in a networking situation or they feel that their current network is incredibly small. More often, clients have convinced themselves that they are networking; despite the fact that they’ve only spoken to two people and they rarely leave the comfort of their homes.

If you recognize that you must expand your networking efforts to succeed in your job search, but need a push:

• Read this article on the importance of networking in a tough job market.
• Listen to the Networking Your Way to Your Next Job podcast.
• Schedule your free QuicKonsult to discuss your current job search and how you can get better, faster results.

Finding work in a tough job market is challenging, not impossible. Creating an effective job search strategy that includes networking is absolutely essential if you want better, faster job search results.