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Professional Networking

Ever wonder what all the hype is about networking? Developing a new social network can seem daunting to new career professionals and career changers in light of all the other job search activities they are required to do. Yet networking has indeed been recognized as one of the most effective job search strategies there is.
Elevator Speech
Preparing a 30 second elevator speech enables individuals to be able to quickly provide others with information on their knowledge, skills, and accomplishments as well as where they hope to go and what they hope to accomplish.
Networking 101
Networking is the #1 strategy in the job search process. Successful networking involves following specific techniques and strategies.
Networking Tips
Networking is one of the most talked about strategies in finding a job which can also be used for finding internships. It is said that up to 85% of jobs are never advertised and we can assume that there are also many internships that are never advertised as well. Networking helps us to uncover those hidden possibilities.
Developing Professional Connections
Creating a positive rapport and working relationship with supervisors,coworkers,and customers alike will develop professional connections that will add to your longterm network of business contacts and references.
Preparing an "Elevator Speech"
Preparing an "elevator speech" requires some preparation and practice but is worth the effort when networking with new people both personally and professionally.
Top 10 Qualities of a Good Mentor
A good mentoring relationship provides new employees as well as interns with a person that' willing to share their professional knowledge and expertise as well as answer any questions about the field.
The Importance of a Good Mentor
The value of a good mentor is immeasurable when it comes to learning the tricks of the trade as well as becoming connected to those in the know and possess the ability to hire.
Professional Networking
Networking is recognized as the #1 job search strategy in finding a new job. Networking can be informal and take place at a local football game or summer barbeque or it can be a more formal approach like contacting alumnus from your college or other professionals currently working in the field you are looking to enter.
The Best of Effective Networking for Professional Success
Networking is one skill you need to practice to get ahead and survive in these uncertain times of corporate downsizing, freelance consulting, and self-employed workers.

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