Networking

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Networking is one of the most effective ways to find out about new employment opportunities. Here are some useful how-to guides.

Networking on the Network
Networking is a vital skill. Here's how to use the Internet for building professional networks.
Networking, Part 1: Making the Most of Your Contacts
by Dave Jensen. "There is a perception among some job seekers that networking is a nasty part of the job hunt, best managed by those who have some kind of innate flair for telephone work. My belief is that this is a complete misconception."
Networking, Part 2: More Networking Scenarios
"In the first part of this networking series, we followed the progress of Janice, a postdoc, as she made her way through a difficult networking phone call. That phone call was a Peer+2 call--Janice contacted someone who was just a couple of steps ahead of her on the career ladder--which is one of the easiest types of networking contacts to make. In this month?s column, Janice graduates from the pee-wee league and digs into a more difficult process."
Network Your Way Into Work, Part I
"Networking is not a mystery. Most importantly, understanding how it works makes finding a job much easier. Networking expert Dick van Vlooten shares with us insights and anecdotes around the seven fundamental laws of networking."
Zap That Fear Of Networking!
Dave Jensen, Search Master's Inernational. "One of the best known of those other avenues of finding a job is the process of maximizing your leads through your own personal contacts, otherwise known as 'networking.' Here's how the outplacement firm of Drake Beam Morin Inc. stacked up the results for their candidates: 8% found their job by doing a mass mailing of their resume and a cover letter; 9% by answering an ad; 15% through a search firm's activities; and 68% found their new job by networking through personal contacts"
Networking, Networking, Networking, Networking, Networking
Drinks with a few dozen friends or a visit to an interesting employer: Myrna Watanabe meets groups finding informal ways into work. Naturejobs Naturejobs 430, 812 - 813 (12 August 2004)
Twenty Minutes a Day to a New Job
(or How to Pull Off a Job Change while Actively Employed) Dave Jensen, Search Masters International.
Network Your Way Into Work, Part II: The Seven Laws of Networking
"This is the second instalment of a two-part article on the art of networking. In part I we learned about the law of the small world and the law of first mover advantage. Today, read about five more important laws, the understanding of which can turn a supernerd into a supernetworker."
Networking 101
Dave Jensen, Search Masters International. "Several months ago, I wrote a column on the topic of networking for my Bio-Online site. While I was very happy with the positive response that it received, we had many questions later from readers who felt that more was needed on the topic. I was a bit concerned that by the questions we received, it seemed that I had presented a course on Advanced Networking -- when in reality it was Networking 101 that readers wanted."