Networking – making friends, establishing contacts and
connections – is something most of us have been doing all our
lives. through networking we become more informed about
the world around us and open the door to new opportunities
and experiences.
Whether you are looking for a graduate job,
work experience or simply trying to meet
people in your field of interest, networking
is a central part of the process. the aim of net-
working in this context is to obtain more information about
industry sectors and employers that interest you, enabling you
to identify where best to concentrate your efforts to establish job
information and job leads that will match your interests and needs.
The importance of networking
it is said that over 70 per cent of jobs that people are in have
never been advertised, and that many employers advertise
only when other means have been unsuccessful. these jobs
are often referred to as the ‘Hidden Job Market’. Networking
(making the most of your connections and creating and
building others) is one of the key ways to tap into this ‘Hidden
Job Market’. tapping into this market will give you more
information and more choice.
Identifying & establishing networks
your own natural network is formed by the array of people you
are connected with in some way. this includes:
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P Past and current colleagues
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P People you know through a sport, hobby or volunteer
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this natural network is always intersected with other similar
networks, because each member of your network has their own
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have a very large network which is constantly expanding. it is
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important to realise that everyone is a potential contact and
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