How Building Genuine Connections Can Open Career Opportunities

Job boards can help, but many career opportunities come through people who already know your skills and interests. A former colleague, classmate, lecturer, friend or professional contact may share a vacancy, referral or useful advice before it becomes widely known. Networking is not about collecting contacts only when you need work. It means building real professional relationships, staying in touch, sharing helpful information and taking part in discussions or events in your field. Let your network know the kind of work you want to do. Keep developing your skills as well, because a referral may open a door, but your competence still matters. Have you ever found a job, client, mentor or business opportunity through someone in your network?

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