Looking for a Job? Network, Network, Network!

[MortgagesByMark]

According to Nick Corcodilos of AskTheHeadhunter.com, only 4% of job posters in a recent poll found jobs online through large job boards such as Monster, CareerBuilder, Headhunter, etc. Yet, this is often the primary place job hunters look for future employment. If you were seriously ill and one of the treatment options available offered you only a 4% chance of survival, might you consider a different treatment?

This is not to say that posting a resume on Monster is necessarily a bad thing, it’s just good to be aware of your chances of actually finding a job that way. It’s possible you could find a job on Monster, and it’s good to give yourself all the exposure you can...

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[Gary Barzel]

Networking is so important for so many different reasons. Aside from the benefits of gaining a new job through networking, one can also use his network as a way to expand his business, build more clients, and add new vendors. It also helps to establish your reputation. If you become the go to guy where people learn to trust you and enjoy talking to you, the benefits you will reap are tremendous.