Monday, June 15, 2009
Remember last time you went to buy a car? You probably saw a parking lot jam-packed with different models, colors, shapes and consumer ratings. It probably was a bit overwhelming!
Well, that's the way Recruiting Directors are feeling when they look to hire new employees. A recent article from CNN, shows it is incredibly important to network your way into companies, as opposed to just searching job listings. In fact, employers often look for suggestions internally before they even make the position known to the public.
Companies are relying more heavily on their current employee networks, or on local or specialized job pools, to avoid the flood of unqualified candidates that comes with high unemployment. "Businesses go to employees first and ask if they know anybody," Poplinger said. That way, managers don't have to go through the time-consuming process of placing an ad and sorting through applicants, he explained.
So, what if you don't know anybody at the company? Well, there are other ways to get your foot in the door.
According to career experts, there are also ways to tap into a company's network to find out about openings, even if the positions are never advertised publicly. Robinson suggests that job seekers "dig deeper when thinking of connections" at choice companies. Joining local networking groups for your profession or LinkedIn may uncover a connection to an employee at the company -- such as sharing the same alma mater -- which could be the foot in the door you need, she said.
Networking... it's obviously easier said than done. But you're in luck! Keep an eye out on the JobBound site in the near future - we are going to be releasing our first ever e-book with all of the secrets to successful networking. In it, you'll learn everything from the art of online networking to how to work a room full of recruiters! To keep up with the lastest news on the release of the e-book, follow us on Twitter.
Read more about the importance of networking here.
Posted by Brad Karsh on June 15, 2009 at 02:43 PM
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