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“Networking tips” could possibly be a phrase you hate by now. I personally loathe it. It rears its nasty head in my email inbox multiple times per day via the various online services I’ve used to apply for jobs in the past.
How could all or any of those emails have practical advice designed for the sane person (this excludes those who send singing telegrams/fruit baskets/elaborate personalized artistic creations to potential employers)? Here are the basics that I’ve gathered from my time in the field, divided into multiple installments for your reading pleasure.
If you are jobless, consider what you can offer the community.
You’re unemployed, but that doesn’t mean you have nothing to bring to the table. What is it that you want to do? Offer up your services for free, or introduce the people within your network.
Don’t cut off communication because you got your dream job.
Nothing leaves a nasty impression on someone like abandoning your relationship with them when you get what you want.
Skip the whole groveling-back-begging-for-forgiveness part; keep in contact with the people in your network. You never know when you’ll be able to help them or when you’ll need their help again.
Stay tuned next week for the next two tips!