Job Searchers
Networking
Networking means building a group of contacts for career information and job recommendations. Networking can be done in person or through social media websites.
Quicklinks: Networking | Cold Calling
Networking
The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kick-Start Your Business, Brand and Job Search
Breitbarth, Wayne
Search in the Library:
Materials on Networking »
Materials on Networking on the Internet »
Directory of Networking and Job Search Support Groups by State »
(Job-Hunt.org)
Lists of Illinois networking groups and job search support groups.
Job Search and Networking Skills Course »
(LearningExpressLibrary)
Covers networking in detail. LearningExpressLibrary is available on any Chicago Public Library computer and on other computers using your Chicago Public Library card.
Networking »
(Illinois workNet)
A basic guide to networking in person and on the Internet. It includes demonstration videos.
Networking to Enhance Your Job Search »
(The Riley Guide)
Focuses on how to start networking on the Internet.
Cold Calling
Another way to find job leads is to “cold call” companies about job openings. This means approaching businesses that interest you even though they are not currently advertising any job openings.
“Try Cold Calling in Your Job Search” »
By Linda K. Rolie
CareerBuilder.com