“The job you want may not be advertised at all” I remember at some point in my life, I took sometime time off work to have my baby and was ready to get back to work . One day I was with a neighbor, while chatting I mentioned that I was ready to get back to work. A few days later she called me and asked me if I was interested in a role. She said to me that the position just opened in an organization she was presently handling a project for, that the MD just mentioned it to her. She immediately told the MD about me and I was scheduled for an interview and that was how I got the job. “The job was never advertised, my network got me the job”

Lots of times, many jobs are not advertised. People get jobs through referrals all the time. You just might know someone that knows someone that can get you that dream job. Social media have connected lots of people together, you definitely will have people in your network you have not seen years, some may just be acquaintances, old classmates, colleagues etc, there will be definitely someone on that list that can help you or know someone who can. The Blackberry and Whatsapp broadcast have become very popular in Nigeria and many organizations and employers advertise via social media and also by the word of mouth these days.

Here are a few tips on how to get a job through Networking

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.
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.
Build Relationships: Networking is about building relationships, making connections, sharing information, and 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.
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.
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.

The most important professional outing we do is networking.

Tokunbo Fasoro

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Nice one. TK....

Very nice piece. So let me start my own networking...
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Nice. Banking here

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Nice write up

MMM

does this work? yes it does ....

i guess this post did not advertise an opening so all ya posting your cv up here ... create your own network and search for a job there ...
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B.SC Economics..I have a Job..Though networking is still allowed.. The problem is people wait to get a job in there field of studies..It doesn't work that way..

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Many of us are good at making friends but not Clients.
We're so carried away by the friend thing than forgetting they need to lend a help.
Thanks Op. I will filter my friends, Add contacts that could add value and help my Situation.
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Good write up



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Very nice post op networking is so important especially among lawyers....

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Nice post Op, I read history I need a job in either Ibadan, ilorin, Osogbo or lagos.

BISolutionsng:
“The job you want may not be advertised at all” I remember at some point in m

Here are a few tips on how to get a job through Networking

Draw up your network: Make a list of the p
Reach Out: After drawing up your network, You can start with people who like you and endorse your abilities, character and track record.
Build Relationships: Networking is about building relationship
Take time to maintain your network:
Give Back:
Everyone has a significantly influential net
The most important professional outing we do is networking.

Tokunbo Fasoro

http://biempowerment.com/2016/09/16/get-job-networking-tokunbo-fasoro-2/

Nice Write up,True words. I need any organization that I can work as an Accounting Intern, I don't mind any pay for now as I really need to gather some experience before completing my ICAN Examination.

Electrical/electronic Engineer (COREN)

Bsc economics abiodunsamuel025@gmail.com.

Thanks

Not interested, am the boss already.

I am currently looking for an OAP job...You can reach me via my email kenkely1@gmail.com...Or my number 08163982264

This is good. I got touched. Good circle pays.
Awaiting my own turn though.

Bamz:



Yes be very specific, and draw out business areas you're interested in or that you fit in.

Others:
Read more books on networking. If you're looking for a job, please keep your mind active. Usually it's acquaintances that have a larger social circle than yours (and not necessarily relatives) that provide key opportunities.

LinkedIn groups are good too. I'm in 3+ active LinkedIn groups. There is a job and discussion session. Participate, learn more about stuff related to your career. "Talent is what you naturally, skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of beating on your craft." Anon.

Volunteer for goodness sake's, and at the end of it all, keep in touch with senior management. PS. My brother got a job via this means.

For how long did he volunteer?

Read it,enjoyed it,will try it.

Ok.

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