The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics concludes that 85 percent of jobs are filled by networking.
My last four jobs were all found via some type of networking.
1. I worked with the distributor and networked with the manufacturing reps to get a job working directly with the manufacturer.
2. Someone in my network referred me to a recruiter in his network who referred me to a recruiter who placed me in my first job at the bank.
3. My friend put in a personal referral for me and sent my resume directly to the hiring manager.
4. Someone in my network invited me to a networking event (yes! just mix and mingle to meet folks) and I got spotted and recruited from that event.
It’s true. Jobs are found through networking.
Sometimes it’s not a direct connection but it’s still a connection through your network.
Chemere and I initially met through @CarolinaWomenInTech. Over the years, we got to know each other at various events. Fast forward and now we’re colleagues at #Microsoft.
Coincidence? I think not! #NetworkingWorks !
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