NETWORKING KNOW-HOW
T’S a skill some people seem to be born with while the rest of us envy those who have the abilityto network. Yet it’s crucial to learn how to do it, career experts say – it could be the key to you finding your dream job instead of being frustrated by continually pounding the pavement and getting nowhere.
We take a look at why who you know is often as important as what you know and how to cultivate the kind of contacts that will help advance your career.
WHAT IS NETWORKING?
It’s getting to know people, particularly ones with whom you can have “career conversations” to help you find a job or discover if a particular field is a good fit for you.
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