Comments on: Networking: Strangers Aren’t Very Giving

By: MyLifeROI

MyLifeROI — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:46:22 +0000

@HerLifeROI,

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

Utilize your network as best as possible (as HLR shows she is doing) and you may get job opportunities where you least expect it!

MLR

By: MyLifeROI

MyLifeROI — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:44:29 +0000

@Megan @Brad,

Megan, Facebook and Myspace really aren’t THAT great for the job search. I would concentrate more on Linkedin.

As Brad said, FB and MS are more “long term” networking opportunities.

If you are trying to use the internet, sign up for Linkedin, post your resume info, and try and participate in the Q&A section for industry related topics you want to be noticed in.

MLR

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By: HerLifeROI

HerLifeROI — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:12:35 +0000

Networking has gotten me most of the job interviews I’ve had this summer! I’ve had family members, neighbors, multiple friends, past employers, old college professors, and even interviewers who didn’t end up hiring me help me get job interviews this summer! Make sure everyone knows you’re on the job search, what you’re looking for and that you’re open to meeting new people in your field or industry even if they can’t promise you a position. I’ve found that being on the job hunt is practically a second job, and therefore I’m trying to make the most of every resource I have!
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By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:05:38 +0000

@Megan, I think at best case it’s a “long term” networking program. It’s sort of like calling “having friends” a networking program. I think it’s key to long term success, but probably not always the best for job hunting help.
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By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:15:33 +0000

Though I am on the lookout for jobs, I haven’t had any luck on any of the social networking sites, including Facebook and My space. While Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with friends and I’m one of its biggest fans, it is not the best site to find a job.