Network for Job Online

So you're looking for a job. Whether it is a dream job or just one to make you money, networking can help. One of the biggest ways people end up getting their jobs is through networking, often when employers do not advertise openings.

Steps

  1. Know what it means to network. It does not involve reaching out to people at random. Networking is about building relationships with people you know. This means contacting family and friends and friends of friends.
  2. Start with an interest. What interests you? What would you like to do? Make a list of the things that you are interested in or would like to do, which can be either professional or nonprofessional.
  3. Find an online forum, discussion group, networking site, or mailing list to indulge in your interests. Sound out questions or simply learn from the information. Some examples sites are listed below:
    • Online forum: Corporate Social Networking Forum: Is a conference stream/forum to learn from global brands who have successfully implemented a social networking framework and what impact this has had on day-to-day business, and more.
    • Discussion Groups: Vault: Select community discussion from the list, and go from there. You can read hot topics that are being discussed, read industry information from experts or start a discussion of your own.
    • Networking Sites: BNI international: is the largest business networking organization in the world. The company deals with off of business referrals. The Five O'clock Club: This is an organization that will help you to find a job with 12 years worth of researcher-based methodology to help you improve your career or find new employment. Networking for Professionals: Is a networking community for professionals to combine online networking with face-to-face meetings. Facebook: is a networking site for those who wish to keep in contact with friends, family, and colleagues.
    • Mailing list: L-Soft: Often used by those in academic and research professions.
      • Note: There are a lot more networking opportunities on the Internet. Some networking sites are specific to a certain field, which means that you should check to see what's out there. Also most of the sites listed above are more professional but networking through unprofessional websites to build relationships can be helpful too.
  4. Make Contact. When a networking cite, you may want to make contact with others. But who? a.Look for those who seem informed on your subject of interest, looking for contact information and position in their organization. b. When you do contact this person, do so directly. This means e-mail them. c. Mostly importantly remember that networking online isn't about reaching out to others at random, it is about establishing connections. Don't send your resume, as this can come off as pushy and may give your contact the feeling that they are just being used. Instead, just simply state your reason for contact and note some interests you have in common to build a relationship. d. Request a follow-up. Give the contact a chance to establish how they would like to continue.

Tips

  • When possible try not to make cold-calls to the person you are trying to contact. Do try to find someone mutually known to introduce you.
  • Remember to be polite when contacting people online, it really goes along way, especially when all a contact has to see of you is what you have written.
  • Do network even if you have a job already because you never know when will be need your network.
  • Do use online networking as leverage and not a single source. There are many other ways to network than just online, which may be more helpful but networking online can be used to leverage your network.
  • Research. Not only research which networking site would work best for you but also research companies you would like to get a job at. Research people you would like to contact, find out about the person's company and the projects he/she has done. Not knowing some basic facts about the person you are contacting does not come off looking good, so research!
  • Network with people you know or share a connection, even a slight connection will work.
  • Send thank you notes. When the situation is appropriate send thank you notes to your contact or contacts thanking them for the help that was given to you.

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