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The importance of networking in job searching is often underestimated. Even where individuals know that they should be networking, many do not seem to know where to begin, and just how to build an effective network to help them land that dream job. Building a network need not be difficult though, and following the steps below, anyone can improve the effectiveness of their job search, often landing a better job quicker.

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1. Build lists of all the people you know
Everyone you know, and are on friendly terms with should be included in your list. Friends, relatives, former co-workers, members of your local sports or community associations, former classmates, neighbours, and even former clients should be listed. For many people this will amount to well over 100 individuals. Even if you do not know individuals particularly well, many will be willing to help if asked.

2. Be systematic in contacting them
Breaking your list of names in distinct groups will help you systemise the process of contacting them. How you do it will be up to you. You might start with people closest to you, or people you are most comfortable with, until you have perfected your pitch and built enough confidence to contact more intimidating individuals. Have a system though, or you will quickly lose track of whom you have spoken to, when you did so, and what the outcome of that conversation was.

3. Presentation is paramount
As long as you job hunting, make sure you present yourself well, since you never know whom a potential employer might be. When you call people to ask for help with your job search, be polite. Have your pitch well honed. Being clear about what sort of role you have, and the qualifications and skills you can bring to the table is half the battle won. Always have a CV and summary letter ready to email, or give anyone you contact.

4. Ask for leads
Telling people that you are unemployed is one thing. As you network, you need to explicitly ask for help. Always ask your contacts directly if they know of any job opening that you might be suited for. Even if they don’t you can ask a few more questions that might produce just such a lead:
* Do you know any openings?
* Do you know someone who might know of such an opening? If so, get the other person’s contact details or ask for an introduction as soon as possible.
* Do you know someone who might know someone who might know about a vacancy I might be interested in?

5. Follow up on all leads.
Even if all you get is a name, and email address or telephone number, follow up on every lead your network sends your way. And do it quickly. The longer you take to follow up on potential jobs, the more likely it is that the vacancy will have been filled by the time you ‘eventually’ contact them.

The five rules above are simple, but essentially cover everything that networking for a job entails. As long as you are diligent, and systematic, you will find out about vacancies through your network that you would never have come across otherwise.