I’m finding a lot of my clients are missing some pretty amazing resources in looking for their next job, so I wanted to spend this episode going over 10 of these resources. 1. Your alumni association. University alumni associations are an often-overlooked resource for connecting with other alums. Here are just some of the job search-related help they can provide:-Connecting you with alums in your field-Connecting you with alums’ network in your field-Connecting you with alums in your industry-Connecting you with alums’ network in your industry-Connecting you with alums who are hiring managers or HR managers-Connecting you with alums’ network who are hiring managers or HR managers-Connecting you with alums in your geographic region-Connecting you with alums’ network who are in your geographic region-Connecting you with alums in the city you want to move to-Connecting you with alums’ network in the city you want to move toStrategy: To get involved, find your alumni association on your university’s website and make contact. From there, they will let you know what is available to you. There will most likely be a membership fee, but it may be well worth the investment. As with most things, you will get out of the alumni association what you put in, so don’t just approach this with a “what can you do for me?” attitude. Be willing to help out in whichever way makes the most sense for you. 2. Volunteering.While I don’t advocate volunteering for the express purpose of looking for a job, it can be a great way to interact with a wide range of people in your community. The key to building a network through volunteering is to build the “know, like, and trust” relationship first. If you come across as self-serving and aggressive, people won’t be willing to help you. -Connect with other volunteers in your field and/or industry-Connect with the network of other volunteers in your field and/or industry-Connect with other volunteers who are hiring managers or HR managers-Connect with the network of other volunteers who are hiring managers or HR managers-Connect with the network of other volunteers who live in the city you want to move toStrategy: First - Be interested, then be interesting. Don’t just make it about you. Choose your volunteering at the crossroads of 1) what you are passionate about, 2) your skills and qualifications, and 3) where you will meet the best-fit people for your job search. Gain a reputation as an excellent volunteer and people will bend over backwards to help you. 3. Civic organizations. If you aren’t a member of Rotary, Kiwanis, or another civic organization, now may be the perfect time to join – or at least visit several chapters to see if there is a fit. These organizations are populated with the area’s business leaders, so they are a great opportunity to get your name out there and meet people. Strategy:-Research chapters in your area-Visit a few (they may still be meeting virtually)-Join a chapter if you’re feeling it-Get involved – remember, it’s not who you know, but who knows you4. Your place of worship. As with volunteering, I don’t want you to join a church TO find a job, but if you are a church member, this can be an excellent job search resource. The potential is the same as with the alumni network:-Connect with church members in your field and/or industry-Connect with the network of church members in your field and/or industry-Connect with church members who are hiring managers or HR managers-Connect with the network of church members who are hiring managers or HR managers-Connect with the network of church members who live in the city you want to move toStrategy: Think about the opportunities at your church to chat – is it the 15 minutes before and after service? Is it in a Sunday School class? Does your church have small groups you could join? Be interested in others before you share what you are looking for. They need to know, like, and trust you before they will refer you, so relate to others on a pers