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Networking is the
single best way to find a job and is a valuable professional development
tool. According to Careermag.com,
20-25 percent of available jobs are listed in newspapers, trade journals or
employment offices. The remaining 75 percent of jobs today are a result of
networking.
Networking is a two-way street that can put you in touch
with possible mentors, employers, summer internship providers, graduate
school professors, and peer professionals; but you must also be ready, and
actively look, to return the favor. Networking is communicating with the
purpose of achieving a career-related goal. It is not asking for a job. It
is asking for advice and suggestions on areas that may include employment
opportunities. Look out for possible contacts and remember to reciprocate
when the time comes. Additional tips on networking may be found at
the University
of Wisconsin College of Engineering and Applied Science career center.
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