Tip: People you know but you don’t know you know can assist you with a job or know someone who can assist you with a career opportunity.

Lots of times, many jobs are not advertised. People get jobs through referrals(employee referrals) lot of the time. Social media; blackberry and whatsapp broadcast have become very popular in Nigeria and many organizations and employers advertise via social media or word of mouth these days.

The core importance of Networking.

1.Draw up your network: Make a list of the people in your network, from family members to neighbors, friends, colleagues, church members, old classmates and even acquaintances on social media
– See……… you know lots of people, and these people can connect you to more people who have an available job connection or know of one.

2.Reach Out: After drawing up your network, start making contact with the people in your network, let them know you are seeking a job. How will they know if you don’t tell them? Be specific on the kind of job and ask them if they know anyone in a relevant field. You just will be amazed at who they know. You can start with people who like you and endorse your abilities, character and track record.

3.Build Relationships: Networking is about building relationships, making connections, sharing information, reaching out to people. IT IS NOT ABOUT WHAT YOU WILL GET OUT OF IT. If you go in with that parasitic mindset, believe me, people will sniff out your ulterior motive a mile away!! If this process is done properly, the benefits come after. Just make sure you are real, considerate and you have done a proper research on what you want so you can respond to inquisitions with ease and confidence.

4.Take time to maintain your network: Do not get what you want and take off. Maintain the relationship; you just might not know where you will need them again.

5.Give Back: Networking is a two way street, don’t always be a taker, always look for an opportunity to give back. A thank you note, asking about their families and supporting their accomplishments, life events and activities go a long way in cementing these relationships. You can also visit occasionally to see how they are doing.

Everyone has a significantly influential network, you just need to identify yours and service it right for it to serve you right.

Tokunbo Fasoro

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