The Evolving Science of Job Hunting by Karma Peters

Author:Karma Peters
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: finding work, interpersonal skills, professional networking, interview skills, resume advice, verbal communication, career advice for graduates, job hunting tactics
Publisher: Karma Peters

5. Be active in your alma mater.

Several studies have shown that professionals who stayed in touch with their alma maters have a much better chance of finding a job – after graduation or between jobs – and were much less likely to descent into the lower social strata over time.

Universities and colleges, prestigious and obscure, have recently invested sizable resources in alumni networks to tighten the rapport existing between employed alumni and the next batch of graduates.

Groups like Harvard Alumni Network and Association of Yale Alumni constitute the fulcrum upon which old and aspiring graduates form bonds, share job openings and disseminate business opportunities.

With a perfectly calibrated alumni-networking strategy, you can clinch your next job more easily than expected.

Alumni connections can be likened to startups, in that most eventually might not pan out but one could land you your dream job.

According to employment industry writer Lindsey Harper Mac, there are several ways to use your alma mater for effective professional networking.

These include:

* Taking advantage of career services;

* Attending alma mater events;

* Displaying school pride;

* Showing community involvement; and

* Name dropping.

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