Networking
Many jobs are never advertised as recruitment and selection is both expensive and time consuming. Networking should play a role in your job search strategy.
Networking can help you:
- seek out ‘hidden’ opportunities
- find out more about different careers and test your suitability
- raise your profile – develop a professional identify.
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Build your network through
- Start close to home: networking tips for beginners
- – get involved through the social and networking events run throughout the year
- Careers fairs and employer events – speak to people working in the profession, gather useful tips for your job search and application strategy
- Professional bodies – use our job sector pages for links to the organisation’s websites
- Careers Blog: The 3 pillars of networking - it's never too early to start
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