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Since many job opportunities are not advertised, building a strong career network is important to your job search. There are many professional development networking opportunities that help you grow professionally in your current job or enhance your opportunities for career advancement with your current employer.
Before any networking opportunity, prepare or fine tune your networking sound byte, a 30-40 second summary of who you are and the strengths, skills, and qualifications you have to offer. You'll want to mention your career targets, but avoid being too direct about a specific job opening.
Network Through Professional & Trade Associations Being an active member of one or more professional or trade associations is a great way to stay connected with professionals in your field. The network you create through these groups are a resource for professional development opportunities, research on industry trends and leads to available career opportunities. The Internet Research Guides provide a complete list of professional and trade associations by industry.
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