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Networking Overview
Jan and Frank moved to a new city, so now they need a new family doctor. Frank asks his coworkers while Jan checks with the neighbors for referrals.
Kevin is having car trouble and doesn't know where to have it fixed. He calls a couple of people at school to ask if they can suggest someone.
Gene is building a scale model of a fire station for his 5th grade class. He calls the local fire department and arranges to meet with the captain to work out the details.
Sue was looking for her first job as a receptionist. While attending a job club at a Minnesota WorkForce Center, another participant told her about an opening at the company where his wife works.
Each of these people has something in common: They're all networking.
People have always used friends, relatives, neighbors, professional acquaintances and others to get information and job leads. In the past, networking was less formal.
Today networking is more calculated and structured. Many people include formal networking as part of their daily activities.
Here we cover basic networking techniques that can help you find a new or better job.