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Networking

• Merriam-Webster Definition the exchange of
  information or services among individuals,
  groups, or institutions
• Simply put
• Networking is getting people involved in your
  job search!

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Networking
Close Friends / Colleagues
Parents of Childrens Friends
Friends of Friends
Fellow Veterans
Immediate Family
Relatives
YOU
Military Transition Office
Teachers
Spouse
Spouse
Former Coworkers
Former Employers
Supervisors
Acquaintances
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Networking

• Start building your network by making a list of
  all the people you know.
• They do not have to be people who know about
  possible job leads, they might just be someone
  who knows something about a particular industry.

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Networking

• If you feel awkward or embarrassed contacting
  people to ask for something, remember
• Most people like helping other people.
• Many people have been in your shoes at some time
  in their life.
• Some people will have a job opening, or know of
  one, and feel that fate brought you to them.

You may have to force yourself to make the first
few calls, but it does get easier with each call!
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Doing your Homework
Research is a good idea because - You may get
a point of contact - You can better identify
your transferable skills - You will be
able to ask questions in a job interview
that are based on information few other
applicants have.
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Doing your Homework

• The internet is a critical element of successful
  job searching.
• Useful websites
• Company Website
• Bureau of Labor and Statistics
• www.bls.gov
• -- Colorado Department of Labor
• www.coworkforce.com
• Career InfoNet
• www.careerinfonet.org