The exact numbers vary, but it’s generally agreed upon that the vast majority of people obtain their jobs through networking. The statistics are particularly valid for high level corporate positions. This article from The Wall Street Journal provides some insight into the process of “greasing the inside track.” Greasing the Inside Track to a Job
Although we’ve made it clear this week that postings on job sites are not the be all and end all of an internet search, I thought it would be useful to provide some of the top 100 job search related sites. Many of these sites create networking opportunities. Perhaps you have been missing out on some connections if you don’t know about these! Top 100 Social Sites for Job Search – from NewGradLife
Staying with the theme of a social-media based job search, I’ve attached this article from InternsOver40 emphasizing (and this can’t be emphasized too much) that today’s job search is about making connections and getting to know people, NOT just about submitting your resume to job postings. Of course you do need a great resume once you find and connect with the people who want to see it! Getting a Job Using Social Media
Angela Astley shares the actual steps she took in networking for a job through LinkedIn. They work! 9 Steps to LinkedIn Networking for a Job
If you are a job-seeker, are you taking job fairs seriously enough? I personally have a friend who got a job at a job fair that he still holds 5 years later. I recommend going to job fairs and making sure to avoid these errors when you do! 5 Common Job Fair Mistakes
Kate Seidametova provides solid, spot-on advice for using LinkedIn for your job search, and suggests some useful groups to join if you are a job-seeker! Job Search Networking on LinkedIn
This advice on creating a Testimonials page is geared toward businesses. If you are a job seeker with a LinkedIn profile, it applies to you too. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to sell yourself or your company. The Power of Testimonials
I’ve been hearing from a lot of people that they are having difficulty locating past contacts for recommendations and references. Here is a Wall Street Journal article by Dana Mattioli that may help. Ways Job Seekers Can Find Old Contacts
One of the most important things to do as a job seeker or a business networker is to build your connections on LinkedIn. Susan Ireland provides key advice on how to write effective invitations that will succeed in building your network… and she also warns against lazy invitations that can turn people off. 2 Lazy LinkedIn Invitations That Can Burn Bridges - from Susan Ireland’s Job Lounge
