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Seventy percent of jobs come through networking! Yes, networking. What is networking but weaving together conversations and connections to create structures that supports you, and your job search? You are building a nest. A nest. A gentle, firm structure. Gathering sticks and yarn and bits of thread. Going from tree to branch to the ground. A nest serves a purpose. Shelter. Support. Safety. Community. Attracting a mate, or an employer! A nest. Every nest has its own shape. Every nest holds and contains – often precious cargo. Nests support life – new life – in a loving, nourishing way. Consider the spirit of building a nest as you venture out to build your nest with chance conversations, intentional informational interviews, networking events. Networking is nest building Nests are not uniform. They are made of different materials. Some parts of nests are fanciful, others are strong. Reaching out is making coffee/lunch dates. Interviews are conversations. Interviewers are potential colleagues, maybe even friends. Informational interviews help weave together questions and answers. Networking is building community and gathering support. |
