The Advantage of Networking

Now to the professional aspect of this blog -

How do you use networking to your advantage?

I was pondering this question while on my way back from PA. I have done more than my fair share of networking over the years and I was completely desperate to use it to my advantage. But how? What really was the important element of networking that would help me out, in this case - land me a job?


The more I thought about it, people that know you best are able to line you up with the job you want. With that thought, I was able to realize a true essential piece of networking, with that being the relationships you make through it. With that, I looked at my best friends that could potentially lead me in the right direction with employment. Now, a few days later I have found myself hired at a well respected brand company with the potential to be moving up into a position that I will more than love.


I will now leave you with my 4 tips for the zesty networker and how it can be used to your advantage:

• Meet people you can touch base with often. This really helps on keeping up-to-date.
• Build a working relationship - you wouldn't realize how much this would help the word-of-mouth advertising that always scores brownie points with employers.
• Don't limit yourself to just one criteria. There could be job openings for another one of your interests and you just don't realize it.
• Ask your friends. Believe it or not, they know your abilities just about as good as you do.

Good luck with the summer job search and keep coming back for more posts!