Networking is hugely important in the development of a new career, it's not what you know - its who! Networking entails creating and maintaining a network of contacts, friends and acquaintances with who you can exchange both information and resources. Building these relationships with other people could get your next career break!
Looking at it from a employers perspective, employing someone who comes recommended is a lot less risk than someone who turns up in response to an advert. This is part of the reason many companies give bonuses for staff introducing someone to the company. That person is also more likely to have experience and skills in all the right areas!
Networking will also help you in the actual job you are doing as well as finding a new one. Networking is now an asked for skill from major employers.
So how do you go about expanding this network?
Most important is to talk to everyone you can about any possible career move you want to make, it'll not only give you great advice on where to head and what to do, but will also put you at the front of your contacts mind when they see an opportunity.
Attend every function and networking opportunity that you can, many companies and professional organisations organise events for this very purpose. The more people you speak to the better.
Don't expect instant pay-offs from this approach, leads may be few and far between - but they are much more likely to be suited to you when they arrive!
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