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How to Tap Into the Network Grapevine to Advance.....Why it Can Pay to Network for Social, Business and Career Success.Many people think of networking in a business context. When faced with redundancy or the need/desire for a career change or different job most people automatically think of their CV or Resume' and job applications. Get it out update and fire it off in response to advertisements or speculatively. There is potentially a better way because the Resume' is a tool of limited appeal to the busy business manager. Particularly if it's a speculative approach. Recent research makes it good sense for us to use the power of personal contact and effective communication. In the UK research by The Institute of Chartered Accountants showed that for those under 35, 25% got a job through this method. In the age range 35 - 50 it rose to 50% and over 50 it was 80%. When you think about this level of effectiveness and make the comparison with submitting a Resume' and relying on a positive response there can be little question about how effective the alternative is. The skills required are also key to being successful at interviews so why not use them? * Strong self belief with prioritised life and career goals. * An interest in people as opposed to an interest in things. Good listeners can engage well with others. * The confidence to ask for help when needed. * An ability to persuade people to see you in a positive light. * Courage to try.
These are the Secrets to Social, Business and Career Success. Very often the job offer comes from a third party possibly met at a social occaision. You have been referred [the grapevine effect]. Your Resume', standards and integrity are therefore key. Never lower them. The impressive fact is that research in the US also confirms this effect. In this case 56% got their jobs through the grapevine and 83% of these were referred. In business for career development or socially use your communication skills and Resume', essentially, do use the power of the grapevine.
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