NETWORKING HELP
CFEC - Celebrating 30 Years of Impact
A key element to your job search!
Places to Get Started on Networking in the Community
- Professional Job Seeker Networks: Job Fairs.
- Employment-Related Seminars and Events.
- Meetup.com and all local chambers of commerce.
- Industry organizations such as SHRM and manufacturers associations.
- Religious organizations.
- Local newspaper event listings.
- Volunteering at employment or employer-related organizations, groups, and events.
Networking Basics for Job Seekers
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- Expand your network.
- Follow up consistently.
- Offer assistance to others.
- Participate in networking events.
- Attend job fairs and hiring events.
- Maintain communication with your connections.
- Utilize social media effectively.
- Seek advice from your contacts.
- Be patient while waiting for responses.
- Cultivate meaningful relationships.
- Complete your online profile.
- Set clear goals.
- Broaden your online visibility.
- Understand your industry.
- Network through online platforms.
- Arrange meetings with key contacts.
- Use job search features.
- Connect with alumni.
- Follow up on conversations.
- Prepare an elevator pitch.
- Join LinkedIn groups.
- Become a member of professional organizations.
