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Posted by : Elizabeth Millard
Q: I'm unemployed, and people keep telling me to network. I'm not good at conferences because I don't like to schmooze. I also don't like the idea of joining an association just to approach people about a job. How important is networking, really? Can I get a job without having to first wear a nametag at a cocktail party somewhere?
A: As someone who also scopes out the exits whenever I enter a conference hall, I can understand your reservations about upping your "hi, howareya" skills. With that said, let me give you the bad news first: networking is crucial, especially in this job scene. If all you're doing is sending out your resume and failing to network in the meantime, you could be looking at some pretty lean days ahead.
Now we can turn to the good news. Networking is not what you think it is. Although there is quite a bit of value in conferences and association meetings, that's only one place to consider as a networking opportunity. Here's another: your mom's house. Also, you can think of that weekly gathering with your friends at the corner pub as an excellent networking spot, as well as the offices of every job you've had before.
Networking is about getting the word out that you're looking for a new job, and about finding open positions that haven't been advertised or are just being created. It's important to meet other people in your industry, as tough as that might be for shy people, but it's also critical to understa...
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