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Resume Writing - Basics

NETWORKING

NetworkingMost effective job search strategyPosition opens, employers go to their networkYou want to be part of this group!Includes people you already know, employers, event contacts, connections for informational interviewsCommon to feel uncomfortableJoin organizations/attend meetingsPeople enjoy talking about themselves!

Informational interviewsHelps your network grow!

Gathering advice and information that will be helpful in the job search process NOT asking for a job

Identify Individuals

LinkedIn Find Alumni Tool

Prepare and reach out!

Informational InterviewingShare your resumeHave questions preparedRespect their time!Send a thank you and stay in contact

KEEP IN MINDInformational interviewing is time consuming and doesnt produce immediate resultsVERY EFFECTIVE