Networking and Business Getting a Job

Networking is one of the frequently used job-seekers to find job vacancies that are hidden (not advertised).The wider one's own network will be greater chances to get jobs through relationships/ contacts. This is because most job seekers use a number of relations to promote themselves in order to obtain a desired position or a job. But unfortunately, the job seekers - whether intentionally or not - sometimes using the network as abusive.

Abusive behavior can be shaped as simple as too often contacting the same person or to linger in the interview, to a high level of abusive behavior that take advantage of this networking is not ethical for example by means of collusion and nepotism, as is the case in companies in Indonesia. In many cases, the abusive acts occurred because of a lack of planning on the job seeker or as less concerned can put yourself into position (do not know myself). There are still many job seekers who rely on networking does not prepare himself well even without having the qualifications required by the job.

Taking into account that networking is an important part of the effort to get a job, it is critical to the job seeker to use its networking wisely. Successful job seekers with networking is that they are smart to put yourself in position, full preparation, have a clear career goals and schedules are arranged neatly. In addition most of these people are not in a hurry to use its networking. They are always doing self-evaluation and develop a plan that does not take other people's time. If necessary they will do the exercises before attending the interview.

Some Tips
If you get laid off or have not received your networking job used with caution. You build a successful Network honestly at your work or school may be the most valuable in your career. Keep them carefully and treat it with care. It is necessary to remember that many people laid off or forced to change jobs more than once during his career. The way you treat the first time the network will determine not only a quick trip in your career, but also for what assistance will be given at a time when they come.

In use the network owned, there are 5 things to remember:

• Preparing yourself for an interview

Even if you already have networking with the company you apply for a job, called for an interview does not mean you've managed to get the job. You will be said to succeed only if you have gone through the interview successfully, and it does not just happen.For that you must be prepared carefully in order to provide the necessary information for the interviewer, eg.: Strengths, expertise, and whatever achievements you have. Everything should be written on a piece of paper.

• Boost your ability, experience, and talents during the interview

Since you do not know whether the person who interviewed you will help you to get a job, then use the interview opportunity to give a positive impression to the interviewer is. There is no second chance to give a good first impression.

• be honest about your goals

In general, the management company know when you do the networking, and they also know that your purpose of doing this is to get a job. The important thing to remember is do not try to trick them. Talk is, and be honest with your goals

• Do not assume that your network will not meet again

No one knows how the career ladder or future trips. Therefore keep any networking you have to always create a good image at the first meeting. If you do not give a good first impression, most likely the relationship / partner you will forget you. If this happens it turns out later when you meet them again it will be difficult for your position.

• Do not rush

Although you need a job and may have been discouraged by the current circumstances, but if you are in a hurry could even be counterproductive. Behave normally, or go with the flow will be more productive in achieving the desired results. No work is desired that can be obtained in an instant. Obtrude can cause a bad impression. (Ls / jp)