Networking is a critical and noteworthy skill that is overlooked by many professionals until they are seeking another job. ButWaiting until you want to change jobs or have been laid off is often too late, and many of your contacts, whether they are ones you met in person or online through LinkedIn or Facebook, might take offense.
Viewing networking as a reciprocal relationship is paramount, because individuals need to offer insight or provide contacts in their network to others instead of relying on making a request, said Robin Marks, associate director for the counseling and programming team at the University of Delaware in Newark.
Networking relationships should be cultivated “all the time,” because even if you are not searching actively for a job, as you develop relationships you also find mentors and people who are familiar with your industry, trends and professional organizations, she said. READ MORE AT THE STREET
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