The most important letter in the A to Z of finding a job is N, for Networking. As young professionals comb the professional world for job opportunities, it’s important to remember to use your resources. Andrea Nierenberg, author of the great books “Million Dollar Networking” and “Savvy Networking” offers up 26 ways job seekers can get ahead by networking.
1. Action, Attitude.
2. Belong to Industry Groups.
3. Call Your Contacts; Connect.
4. Deliver What You Say.
5. Empathy and Eye Contact.
6. Friendly Approach.
7. Set Goals – “Go for it”, Gratitude, Give.
8. Humor and Help Go Hand in Hand.
9. Be Interested and Have Integrity.
10. Join and Get Involved.
11. Keep in Touch and Be Kind.
12. Listen, Learn.
13. Motivate Yourself.
14. Niceness Pays.
15. Ask Open-Ended Questions; Opportunity.
16. Practice — Be Professional.
17. Set a Quota.
18. Be a Resource and Do Your Research.
19. Strategy and Smile.
20. Timing Is Everything – Trust Is Key.
21. Understand Others.
22. Be Versatile.
23. Write Letters.
24. Do It With Love XoXo; at Least “Like.”
25. Focus on “YOU” the Other Person.
26. Zoom With the Possibilities of New and Nurtured Connections.
