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Why Spend Time on Career Networking
Networking can help you get hired and help you grow your career
Networking Pays Big Dividends
- 70 percent of people in 2016 were hired at a company where they had a connection.
- 80 percent of professionals consider professional networking to be important to career success.
- 35 percent of surveyed professional say that a casual conversation on LinkedIn Messaging has led to a new opportunity.
- 61 percent of professionals agree that regular online interaction with their professional network can lead to the way into possible job opportunities.
- 70 percent of all jobs are not advertised
Who You Can Network With
- Past or present clients and customers
- Past or present co-workers, colleagues, managers, supervisors or employees
- Business associates
- Alumni of your undergraduate or graduate Alma mater
- Acquaintances you know from your personal life
- Acquaintances you know through your spouse or your family
- People from your church, gym, yoga studio, or community organization
- Past or present teachers or professors
- Anyone you meet and have a productive, professional conversation about your career path!
- People you meet when shopping
Career Networking Example
Susan noticed a help-wanted ad for a job at a local veterinary clinic. She called a friend who happened to use that vet. Her friend called the vet and recommended Susan. Susan got an interview and got the job. The vet was glad to hire someone who came highly recommended by a good client.
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