Approximately 60-70 percent of job seekers find their jobs through networking. Contrary to what lots of people think, it is easy to network. One of the students we formerly worked with landed a job through a lead he got at the grocery store. Perhaps his networking experience went somewhat like this.

While waiting in line at the grocery store, Troy said "hello" to the woman behind him and asked how she was. She answered she was really tired because she was having a hard week at work. Troy showed concern and asked what her job was. The woman answered she was a social worker. Coincidentially, Troy had just completed his grad degree in social work and told the woman. She responded her organization had just posted two openings for new grad social workers and Troy should apply. Troy said he would like to and asked how to best do so. The woman wrote the name and contact information for the hiring manager on the back of her business card.

When Troy got home, he looked up the job posting and drafted a cover letter and tailored his resume and sent them to the hiring manager. He also wrote a thank you note to the woman he met at the grocery store who gave him the lead.

There was really nothing to Troy's networking effort. He just struck up conversation. You can network almost anywhere almost anytime.

Network! Get a job--

Your Resume

If you are conducting a job search, your resume is one of your most important marketing tools. You will use your resume to show you have the education, skills and background to handle whatever job you are applying for.

No idea how to write your resume and ready to pull up a template online? Wait – you will have much more flexibility if you use Word to create your resume. More importantly, employers tell us they don’t like templates. So, you’re staying to yourself “Word may be just great, but I have no idea where to even begin in writing my resume.” Well, we have a great resource for you – our Starter Kit. This kit, available on our website or in the resource section of Hire-a-Shocker, tells you everything you need to put together your resume.

Something else very important to remember – employers see your resume as a reflection of you and the quality of work you will do. Therfore, you want your resume to be as near perfect as possible. Make an appointment or stop by during walk in hours. We’ll be happy to look over your resume – or get you started if you need it.

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