In a competitive job market marked by government cuts and corporate layoffs, networking has become crucial. Experts recommend leveraging all personal contacts, including family, friends, and neighbors. It’s important to communicate your job-seeking status widely, as potential referrals may come from unexpected sources within your existing network. Career coaches suggest that aspiring job seekers should not just rely on formal networking but also engage with acquaintances to broaden their opportunities. A strategic approach, tapping into every corner of one's network, can significantly improve job search success.
One expert shared a message template to use when reaching out for help.
There are many people applying for the same jobs; so networking has become vital.
You can't just rely on just applying online now; there's too many people in the market.
Oftentimes, people can refer you to good job opportunities, and you don't even know that the person who's going to refer you to a new job is a contact in your phone.
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