Bob Gerberg and how networking can benefit job hunters

Leading job-hunting expert and author Bob Gerberg says that networking can become a potent factor in the hunt for the ideal job. Networking, he says, is an important avenue for developing leads and, whether through the Internet or through word-of-mouth, is an effective way to increase a professional’s visibility to potential employers.

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One of the potent ways of networking is through seeking informational interviews, wherein one inquires about the challenges faced by the interviewer’s company. Such networking can quickly land people their ideal job, although it has its drawbacks in that it is time-consuming to accumulate a list of contacts and people are sometimes reluctant to ask friends and family for endorsements.

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Bob Gerberg also discusses a number of other ways to network, including the primary mainstay—referrals. Negotiating with people such as former employers to vouch for them is one way people can create a network of referrals to better jobs. Utilizing social media such as LinkedIn is another, which also gives the job hunter options in targeting exposure towards companies that he or she is aiming for.

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Finally, it is important to make sure to keep the networking positive. Job hunters can take steps to offset bad or lukewarm references from certain people by objectively stating positive things and can opt to ask neutral parties for a more positive portrayal. Networking with superior materials and preparing for what one wants to say while networking are also a must.

More updates on this and many other job-seeking issues can be accessed from Bob Gerberg’s official website.