About Networking
No matter what jobs appear on the latest hot web site, there is no substitute for networking face-to-face with people. Professionals simply cannot effectively job search at the keyboard.
Networking gets you to find jobs you want, jobs that are career makers. Chasing ads means you are only going after what someone else is offering at one moment in time.
Jobs found via the Internet account for only 4% of job placements today. Only 20-40% of open jobs are advertised. But according to numerous employer surveys, jobs found or created while networking account for 60%-80% of placements. Which way is a better investment of your time?
Networking puts you in touch with people who are not only rich sources of "inside" information about your target companies, but as they learn about you and your credibility, they can tell you about opportunities that will never be advertised. And since networking is a two-way street, you have your own expertise and contact network to share.
Joanne works with Project clients on their individual networking strategies. You learn how to tap your network without burning through it. You learn ways of honestly approaching people you don’t know -- and you learn what you have to offer them, and how to give back.
And if you’re between jobs, we invite you to visit Face2Face, the job search networking group for professionals facilitated by Joanne Meehl. This group of 40-60 meets twice a month and draws from all over the Minneapolis Metro area. Many job hunters have told us that they leave with ideas, new connections, and feeling very upbeat. Face2Face moved in May -- Check out the site for the update AND a map/directions!
Your help enabled me to move quickly and to put my best foot forward. I learned how to match my skills to available opportunities. I feel more in control. And you have a nice coaching style.
- Social Services Agency Director