I’m sure you have all been advised at some time that the best way to land a job is by networking. But how many of you really understand just how powerful networking is and put the necessary time and effort into it? I'd like to share 2 recent experiences that exemplify how networking really does pay off that should motivate you to make it an integral part of your everyday lives. An employee referral is the #1 way to get the position - how are these for impressive statistics? At a recent Career Thought Leaders Conference, several speakers from various facets of the career industry emphasized that networking your way into a referral was the #1 way to secure the job. Gerry Crispin, a … [Read more...]