Networking for the Hidden Job Market

Here is a great little article about networking. 7-steps-to-networking Let me know what you think.

Be Prepared Isn't Just a Boy Scout Thing

Recently, I was surprised by an unscheduled telephone interview. I was expecting a personal call when I was called by a recruiter to discuss my job application. Because the call was unexpected, not only was I not prepared, I wasn't really sure what job application the recruiter was referencing.

My Networking Tools

I hope your holidays went well. We had an enjoyable time visiting family and celebrating the holidays. The holidays are always a good time to get back in touch with your friends, family, and acquaintances. Many follow the time honored tradition of mailing out Christmas cards. Some have used e-mails and e-cards to share their holiday greetings. The holidays are just a great time to reconnect.

This reconnection with friends, family and acquaintances is nothing more than networking. Networking is about relationships. I won’t go into how to network or how you use your network but I want to discuss some of the tools used to maintain your network. In my opinion, networking is about what you can do for people, not what they can do for you. I believe it is all about giving and helping.

We all have different ways we maintain our networks. The tools to stay in touch have dramatically changed over the years.