Posts Tagged ‘Networking’

I just wanted to take a minute to draw your attention to an article written by Alison Doyle over at About.com. She has a post up called LinkedIn for College Students and Grads which provides detailed information and resources you will need to get set up on LinkedIn.

I would seriously recommend checking it out if you have some time. LinkedIn is an extremely important part of the modern job hunt. It provides an excellent avenue to connect with people who may have previously been out of reach.

Check out the full article here. You won’t regret it.

I love this article. The Three R’s of Networking for Grads is a great example of how Networking can be boiled down into very simple goals.

In an ideal world, you would strive to get one of the following three “R’s” out of your references:

Referral
Recommendation
Reference

You need to ensure that you keep these elements in mind when you are building your network. Always be aware of how your contacts may be able to help you, especially with respect to these three R’s.

You can find the full text here.

As you start to become better at networking, it’s important to keep all of your contacts straight. I would suggest keeping a contacts file in whatever email application you are using. Be sure to include Names, Titles, Addresses, Emails, Phone Numbers, and any other special information that may help you out down the line (spouse’s name, kid’s names, likes, dislikes, etc). This type of information is invaluable while you are networking and will help you avoid the embarrassment of forgetting something important.

Fantastic read over at a blog called New Grad Life. 22 Tips for Landing a Job On LinkedIn has a great list of advice covering the best ways to use LinkedIn during your job search.

Among the best advice:

7. Update Your Profile Often (keeps you on your contacts’ news stream), but Not Egregiously

10. Invite Anyone You Meet in a Business Setting

and…

19. Consider Creating Your Own Group

If you haven’t already, I would seriously recommend getting yourself on LinkedIn. It’s the best social media tool for professional networking. And when you do, check out 22 Tips for Landing a Job On LinkedIn.  It has some seriously good advice.