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Networking While in Transition is the Key to Success

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There could be many reasons: feeling uncomfortable with the networking process, not knowing the process, being shy by nature, or never having needed to network in the past. The purpose of job-search networking is to cultivate relationships to lean on for getting advice, information, and–it is hoped–referrals.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/17

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Build your own network! Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/11/17 by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 17, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15 by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 15, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world. Starting a Small Business?

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Small Business world News Round-up - 2009/10/27

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Small Business world News Round-up – 2009/10/27 by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 27, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world. E-Mail me or follow me.

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While in Transition, Focus–But on What?

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advice is paraphrased from a recent networking presentation given by my friend Abby Kohut ( [link] ), who’s one of the smartest people I know in this business. Thirty percent of your time should be spent in live networking. Sixty to 80 percent of people get their jobs via networking. The following (professional!)

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Get a Job

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It’s about networking. Plainly put, to network with each other. It’s commonly known that 60 to 80 percent of job seekers get their next jobs via networking. It’s not about sexual preference. Every morning, when I take my walk, I observe groups of teenagers waiting at street corners for their school buses.

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For Those in Transition, Not Knowing Hurts the Most

Job Advice Blog

There are many job search networking groups that hold meetings where speakers are brought in to provide information pertinent to job search. Approach a career coach at a networking meeting to learn what he or she can do for you. You’ll probably get answers to questions you didn’t even know to ask!

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