Networking Tips

Making and keeping business contacts is an important asset in your career, not just when you are looking for a job.

Here are a few quick ideas to assist you with networking:

• Check for local business groups and job seeker groups for face-to-face meetings. Many churches offer these services or have information on groups in the area.
  
  
• Don’t overlook online sources for networking. There are numerous free sites on the Internet, such as LinkedIn, that can be great resources for getting right to the hiring managers and decision makers.
  
  
• Remember it’s a two-way street. See what you can do to help the other party.
  
  
• Don’t forget to thank every contact, even if they weren’t able to help you this time.
  
  
• Get contact information and keep in touch.