You should know this guy:
Peter Weddle writes an e-newsletter (and then some) about career development and job searching. This guy knows what he’s talking about. And this is just one example: More great insights on networking for your search activities.
There is no one sure way to find a new or better job. Over the years, however, networking has consistently yielded the best return (in terms of the quality and the quantity of opportunities it uncovers) from your investment of time and effort. Thanks to the Internet and the technique of electronic networking, you can enhance its benefit even more and, in the process, ensure that you are in charge of any change in your employment situation…rather than its victim.
First, electronic networking occurs via e-mail
[and you can find new email contacts everywhere: LinkedIn, MySpace, association websites, etc]
Second, the Golden Rule of Networking applies as much online as it does in the real world. Networking works because it’s based on people helping each other out. So, the Golden Rule is simple but very important: You have to give as good as you get. Third, electronic networking is a contact sport. Traditional networking is based on “who you know.” If you know the right person, you can find your dream job. Electronic networking, on the other hand, is an exercise in “who knows you.”
[so develop your online presence through getting your name and information out there]
Fourth, networking is netWORK, not netRELAX.
[again, you will not succeed with apathy, and you have to put in some effort]
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