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		Ask the Expert Dr. Kathleen Wells is a professional career coach and Director of Coaches That Care. She has coached thousands of clients through the stages of successful career development. Networking Q: How beneficial to my career strategy is networking? A: Networking is the foundation of a successful career search. Over 80 percent of the jobs today are not advertised and this percentage goes up for executives. Networking is essential to finding out about these prime openings. In many cases you can network with a decision maker who has the authority to create a position for you if they like you and what you can bring to their company. Also the costs of hiring and training new employees is skyrocketing. For that reason, many hiring managers want a personal recommendation from someone they know, or who already works for the company, to refer job candidates to them. Take the time to network with everyone you know and everyone they know like the ever widening circles of a pond with a stone dropped in its center. It will pay off. Other Recent Questions A vice-presidential position is open at my company. What is the most effective way to let them know I am the perfect fit for the position? How beneficial to my career strategy is networking? More questions		Search BlueSuitMom.com Email this page to a friend    C a r e e r   C o r n e r • Join BlueSuitMom on   Facebook • In a Man's World • Professional Organizations • Company Seminars • Career Archive • Small Business Advice • Online Job Search • Entrepreneur's Corner • Sign Up For Our Newsletter Ask an Expert • Image Consultant • Career Coach • Work/Life Coach • Business Coach • Work at Home • Professional Organizer • Emotional Wellness • Business Advisor    C a r e e r   P o l l What is the most important benefit your employer can offer you? Flexible work hours Extended hours/shortened work week Job sharing Telecommuting On-site daycare Take home meals On site dry cleaning View results
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