#JobSearch : What Networking Is and Isn’t. Many of Us Find That we have Extra Time on our Hands with the Pandemic Sweeping Across our Globe.
Many of us find that we have extra time on our hands with the pandemic sweeping across our globe. Now is a great time to be networking with your current connections, and making new contacts.
You want to have your network in place when your job situation returns to “normal.” It doesn’t matter if you are an executive who is considered an expert in their field or just getting started; you always need to be working on your c-level personal branding.
There are many misconceptions about networking, including the common belief that it’s not necessary to find a job. Here’s what you need to know about networking to clear up those misconceptions.
Networking Isn’t Asking For Favors
It’s natural for people to not like asking for favors, so they choose to skip networking events. However, your mindset going into a networking event should not be to ask for favors. Rather, it should be to generate engaging conversations with like-minded professionals and see where the relationship goes from there. Asking someone for a favor is not recommended since it could negatively impact your c-level personal branding.
Networking Isn’t Always Formal
If you’re intimidated by the thought of going to a formal event with hundreds of other people, then start out smaller. Make connections through your LinkedIn profile and if you make good conversations with someone, ask if they would like to grab coffee or lunch (once you can be closer than 6’ away!). Networking doesn’t have to be defined as attending a formal event. Making conversations with people informally is still considered networking and can even be more valuable since you have a one-on-one connection with the person.
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Networking Is A Way to Tap Into Hidden Job Markets
The best executive resume writing service can educate you about the hidden job market if you aren’t aware of it. High-level executive jobs aren’t often posted on job boards or anywhere else. You have to know someone to even know there’s a job available. Networking is a perfect way to do it. Keeping up with connections on your LinkedIn profile is an effective method and could lead you to opportunities you didn’t even know were available.
Networking Is Beneficial For Reconnecting
Take some time now to go through your list of connections on your LinkedIn profile and reconnect with them. You don’t have to be actively searching for a job to do so. Your connections will likely appreciate you reaching out to them just to get an update on how their career is going. It’s great for c-level personal branding to always keep your name at the forefront of people’s minds, and making simple conversations is a great way to do it.
In today’s current restrictive climate, connecting digitally is more important than ever. People are looking for how to connect with others personally and professionally. Use your extra time to get your LinkedIn profile up-to-date and then start connecting with your current network and make new contacts as well. This pandemic will end, but you will still need your network to move forward in your career. Be ready when your new normal begins.
FSC Career Author: Ms. Erin Kennedy, MCD, CMRW, CPRW, CERW, CEMC, is a Certified Professional Resume Writer/Career Consultant, and the President of Professional Resume Services, named one of Forbes “Top 100 Career Websites”. Considered an influencer, she is consistently listed as a “Top Career Expert to Follow” on Twitter and LinkedIn.
FSC Career Blog | March 26, 2020
