Networking, and job hunting itself are emotionally taxing, physically draining and occasionally discouraging. Therefore, do not try to go it alone. Talk to other people with whom you can share your victories and setbacks -- people who can sympathize, but can also keep you on track the days when you want to quit.
Networking can also be enjoyable and rewarding, especially when you keep it foremost in your mind that YOU have something to offer every person you speak with.
If you do not feel that you have something to offer the marketplace and the people you talk to, or if you are unclear on what it is that you have to offer, then you may need to do a little more work on self-assessment.
Throughout the networking process, your focus and emphasis should be not on your need for employment but on your competencies and on what you have to bring to an organization, company or employer.
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Another great point. Yes, one must feel a sense of self-worth before they hit the networking stage at all. The truth is no one will value you as a possible contact if you dont value yourself.
Right now before you continue reading or even breathing think about why you are valuable to yourself, family, friends, society. If you need assistance take a look at the book BRAG: Tooting your own horn without blowing it.
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I must stress that although it's always self-fulfilling to dump your accomplishments all over the conversation table be very lenient with how much you throw out at a time. you want to focus on the other person's interests as much as possible to establish them as a future contact.
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Hope this helps!
John
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Your site gives a lot of great information and interesting sources. This will surely help every career person who’d like to develop their qualifications in the field. Thumbs up!
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Thank you for sharing this helpful information..
John..
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I agree it is important that you dont just sit at home on your computer hunting for a job. Get out and meet people who can give you confidence in getting that job. There is more on this at http://got-my-job.blogspot.com
I got seven of my last ten jobs through networking, it's basically one of the best way to get a job. Your friends can get you hired at their own companies simply by putting in a word for you and recommending you to their bosses. The more friends you have, the more chances to find a job, easy. That's what i think about this. Also check out my blog at getabetterjob.blogspot.com
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