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Networking is the most effective way in obtaining a job or career regardless of your expertise or field. Much like a resume, if you are unable to get your name out there, you will have to work that much harder.

A network can be teachers, friends, families, or a friend of a friend. It can even be a repeat customer who you talk to daily. Caution: This might not be the best thing to do if your current boss is around. The important thing here is to get someone to speak for you or keep on the lookout for job opportunities. The more eyes and ears you have working for you, the better your job search success.

Remember in High School, when you were labelled as a particular person depending on who you hung out with? The Jocks hung out with the Cheerleaders and the Geeks hung out with the other Geeks. If you were able to get into a particular group, you would

increase your chances of gaining the benefits of being in that group. This doesn’t change in the “real” world either. If you surround yourself with successful people, you increase your chances of being successful. This not to say that you have to become one of the group members in order to gain their benefits. You just have to speak their common language.

Stable Career Networking Tips

So how will you move forward to your goal of a stable career? Get out there and socialize! But wait, you are an introvert and you get anxious or uncomfortable around large crowds. You find it hard to simply socialize and make career networks with strangers or you don’t like talking about yourself.

I hate small talk because I find them to be time wasters. It is like digging a hole in order to get to the hidden treasure chest with no guarantee of gold. Lots of hard work and you might end up with a dud.

Most introverts will open themselves up in situations where they are very knowledged or comfortable with the discussion. Find other introverts interested in the subjects where you shine.

Go with a friend who will not leave your side during discussions. This way you have someone to reduce the social load and be there in case of awkward pauses. Eventually, you must set a goal to do it on your own. Skipping a networking event because your friend is not going cannot be an excuse.

Set up an environment where everyone gets their turn to speak. Gather professionals, who all have a common passion and desire, together in a useful setting.

If you want an example of an amazing resume that does exactly what a resume is intended to do, check out this resume. 

This is advertising at it’s best. Your resume may not require special graphics and amazing layouts, but it should stand out.  Use verbs and make sure all the information is relevant to the job position. 

More resume tips and ideas.

Where Do I Go To Find A Job In My Neighborhood?

If you are pondering this question, you have been mislead. The real question here is, why aren’t you making use of the resources readily available to you? When you were working, you paid your taxes and now you are reaping it’s benefits. I will tell you simply, the free resources in your neighborhood to find employment.

1. Library

Libraries have an unlimited amount of free employment resources for you. There is usually a main posting area with neighborhood flyers of people either looking for employment or employment opportunities. If you are unable to find anything useful, post your own advertisement stating your desire to find work. Make sure to add tear-able paper slips with your email address or phone number.

You can also search through their free newspapers with classified job listings. Ask the librarian if they are aware of anyone who might be offering job opportunities. Librarians meet and know a lot of the people who post employment listings. If nothing else, you are networking with the librarian for potential future job opportunities.

2. Universities/Colleges

Go to the student career development centers readily available in the colleges and universities. The advisers are usually only available for students but you can always ask a question or check out the job posting boards. Just don’t look out of place. Be courtesy to everyone as some colleges might frown upon non students on campuses. 

3. Town Halls

These places are very useful since it’s where the community congregates when there are discussions or community related events. Post your resume up on a bulletin or go to a town hall meetings and network. Spark up discussions on how job hunting is hard work and try to relate to others. Maybe you will find someone who experienced a similar unemployment situation and would be eager to help.

4. Friends

Talk to your friends about their jobs and what’s available there. Maybe your friend is close to a human resources department manager and knows of job openings before they are posted. This happens a lot since bureaucracy slows down these postings and tends to inform the employees first before they are open to the public.

5. Family

If you know of any family members who own a store or a company, see if they have open positions available for you. Family members are often willing to go the extra mile to help you find a job. They are usually most aware of your situation and will find job positions more suitable for you.