Wendy Terwelp, Career Coach
MILWAUKEE, WI -- You keep hearing, "Network, network, network. Sixty to 85 percent of all job seekers land positions through networking" but you say to yourself, "Well, I don't have time." You don't? Here are some quick tips:
1. Read The Business Journal during lunch and jot down at least 5 new contact names each day. By the end of the week, you will have 25 new names / companies you can target for your career search.
2. Combine networking with things you already do. Take five minutes before your event or activity to rehearse your new sound bite and list people you plan to speak with and why.
3. If you're already going to a business function you can: a) Wear a name badge that can be read 15 feet away. People will be intrigued; b) Jot down at least one unusual or interesting thing about new people you meet on the back of business cards you receive; c) Jot down what action you plan to take: e.g. follow up.
Source: http://www.thecareernews.com
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