Networking is one of the best avenues to finding dream job success. In fact, it may make all the difference in whether you actually get your dream job. Now a lot of people think of networking in negative terms... as "schmoozing" or "using" your acquaintances and friends.But try not to think of it that way. Instead, think of networking as just another tool to be used in your dream job search. And who knows, maybe one of the people you tap into for job leads and help may ask you to do the same for them one day. What goes around, comes around, you know.
As a rule when you are looking for a dream job, you might start out by asking for help from family and close friends. You would contact these people to ask if they know of any current dream job openings, business opportunities or tips.
Your family and friends are the foundation of your networking list. But you'll definitely need to add many more names to your networking list. What is it exactly? Well, this list is a compilation of people with whom you have or had some personal alliance in the past. A prior classmate, co-worker, or neighbor may be a part of your networking list.
Who else might be included in your networking list? Well, it's really just a little of this, a little of that. A good rule of thumb is to contact everyone you can think of... from your present life and your past. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Almost anyone can help you here.
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Till next time,
"Coach Don" (More Info)
