Networking Tips
When approaching a potential networking contact, follow these simple guidelines:
- Give them a thorough background of your career. They will need a resume, a knowledge of your accomplishments, and a feel for your character in order to feel comfortable recommending you. Be positive and considerate of their time.
- Clearly define your career goals: Let them know your objectives so they know how to help you. Keep an open mind when considering options.
- Give them reasons to help you. Show your initiative, competence, work ethic, and marketability. They need to know you will be an asset to any organization that hires you.
- Cultivate these contacts! Let them know about your progress, your success, your needs. Let them know if you have been hired- even if it was not through this lead. Always send a thank you note when they have shown interest in or helped you.
