If You Want a New Position, Start Networking Now

Studies have shown that only about 5-10% of all new jobs are posted in the classified ads or on the Internet. The other positions are filled by word of mouth.

So whether you’re looking for a new job or changing to a new career, networking is a vital tool for gathering information, talking to the right people and achieving your goal.

Networking can be done anytime, anywhere — a train ride home, at a job fair, or in a social setting. So the most important first step in networking is to smile and be friendly. You never know with whom you might strike up an important conversation.

Here are some other tips on how to get the most out of networking:

By Marshall Loeb

From Marketwatch

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