Job Club, 5-28-19 How to network like a pro in your job search

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Network Like a Pro

Network Like a Pro What to say? Don’t ask for jobs—ask for people Have your introduction pitch ready so you can inform them how they can be most helpful to you Always ask how you can be of help to them? Side note: If your contact says “I know of someone that could help…I will ask them if they know of anything.” Thank them, but ask them to make an introduction for you and you do the follow up.

Network Like a Pro-In Person Connections Friends, Family, Past co-workers, Neighbors Hair dresser, Butcher, Mail Carrier, Parishioners Local Job Clubs, Church groups, Work Force Center Job Fairs, Alumni Association Groups, Chamber of Commerce

Network Like a Pro-On Line Connections Social Media is a GREAT way to make additional contacts as-well- as a way to stay in touch with contacts you are making along the way in person: After contacting a with friend, after an interview, after a job fair, after a job transition group event…. Linked In Facebook Twitter

Network Like a Pro Tips to help you actually get it done! Put specific networking chunks of time on your calendar! Allow yourself a learning curve-you will get very good over time at networking! Keep at it!