The Internet has changed many things about how you find your next gig but one thing has remained constant: Most jobs are found through personally developed connections (That would be your network). And, if you think about it this makes sense; if you were looking to fill a particular role your first step would be to work your personal network, people you know. You then would look for friends of friends and only when that had failed, would you post an opportunity on Linked In, Indeed or Monster. Likewise, when looking for a job, most of your time should be spent on building relationships; I recommend that only 10 – 15% of your time be spent on job posting sites.
Additional Resources
- Personal, Operational and Strategic Networks – LardBucket
- Is Networking Actually a Waste of Time? – PayScale
- 5 Ways Affinity Groups Can Boost Your Career – US News and World Report