SIX SMART STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE NETWORKING

SIX SMART STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE NETWORKING SUCCESS.

👉 THE FIRST STRATEGY

☑️ BE SMART ABOUT THE WAY YOU NETWORK WITH PEOPLE WITH INSIDE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT UNANNOUNCED OPENINGS.

First, make networking a habit, include it into your daily habit

Second, Remember networking has a rule...Give before you get. Networking is mostly centered on building relationships not getting favours

Finally, make it easy for people to know you are finding a job and possibly assist. Tell them about the kinds of positions you’re looking for and the employers or fields that interest you..

👉 THE SECOND STRATEGY

☑️ JOIN PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING FORUMS ONLINE

Your best resources for learning about employers who are likely to hire are gotten from fellow job seekers.

Most are eager to share their knowledge, knowing that others in the same boat will share in return.

Join groups on Telegram, WhatsApp and LinkedIn etc.

👉 THE THIRD STRATEGY

☑️ CONTACT EMPLOYERS DIRECTLY VIA COLD CALLS, COLD MAILS.

You don't have to wait until you see an advertised position before you reach out.

Check amidst your network for a good info on the prospective employer. See if you can get a mail or a number.

Email or call to introduce yourself and explain how your background and experience would be useful there to the employer because employers are always interested in meeting professionals who

👉 THE FOURTH STRATEGY

☑️ SIGN UP FOR GOOGLE NEWS ALERTS

Most people have never heard of the advantages that Google News Alert poses to assist you as Job Seeker.

This way, you’ll be among the first to know when any activity that takes place in that prospective company.

Google News Alerts make it easy to do this. Just go to the Google Alerts page and type in which employers, decision makers and fields of interest you want to hear about. Then you’ll start receiving emails with the latest news Google has turned up.

👉 THE FIFTH STRATEGY

☑️ ATTEND CONFERENCES, TRADE FAIRS AND CONVENTIONS TO UNCOVER THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET.

These gatherings helps make new contacts who can tell you about unannounced  openings, even interviews and provide information on startups in need of staff.

At times conferences can be paid or free. Most these days are paid, SAVE up and attend at least one in a year.

You may be able to reduce or even eliminate the cost of attending a conference by offering to work there as a volunteer.

👉 THE SIXTH STRATEGY

☑️ SCOUT INTERNALLY FOR THOSE IN EMPLOYMENT ALREADY.

If you like your current employer but not your particular job, snoop around at work.

Enquire if there is any internal openings at your current workplace.

Remember: Internal candidates often get preference over outside applicants when positions need filling.

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