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You probably did not expect it, but people who share the
same faith,
beliefs or hobbies may also help you with finding a job. You
may have a different career from theirs, but they might know somebody
who is in the same field or will be able to help you in your career.
However, depending on your level of association with them, they may
think twice about giving their opinion or thoughts about their
contacts. Their opinion can sometimes help you in making a
strategy on how to approach and ask for help from their contacts.
* People who sell you things
You may think that your relationship with these people is purely based
on trading goods and services, then paying for them. However,
people who sell you things are also sources of information when
networking.
Since these people sell their goods to different types of persons, they
may have associated with somebody who belongs to the same field as you
do, or have heard information about your target job from their other
clients.
These people will also be happy to help you, since they know that
maintaining a pleasant relationship with you means a stable
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Tips on Using Your Warm Contact List When
Networking
When you are searching for a job, aside from checking the ads in
newspapers, internet and bulletin boards, it is also very helpful to
ask for information from the people on your warm contact list.
They can provide you with up-to-date information on the company and
position vacancies that are not posted on job ads. At times
when they cannot provide you information about the job that you are
looking for, they may be able to refer you to a person that they know
who might be able to tell you something about the job.
This is called networking. Networking is when you start using
your warm list to get information or referrals to their other
contacts. Many people are repelled by the thought of
networking. Some believe that it is not a reliable source of
information about the job. Others say networking is more
difficult than following the leads on the ads that are posted in the
newspaper, internet or ad boards. |
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Employment Documents
In several states, when one has not reached the age of eighteen yet, it
is required get working documents which are officially known as
Certificate of Employment or Age to be allowed to work legally. Schools
are good venues for one to acquire these important papers. The
Department of Labor offers such service, too. Browse on the
certification list for Age or Employment to know which rules apply to
you. Your school's Guidance Office can be of great help. One's state
office will assist greatly if one is directed to the Department of
Labor. Particular states such as New York, for instance, have special
web site sections on Youth Jobs, which will produce the information and
documents you are required to have.
Fantasy Jobs
Make sure you take a job you can maintain interest in. You might want
to consider after-school programs and working with kids. Or you may
want to work part time on the beach, recreational facilities, zoos and
other areas. The important thing is that you choose a job that you
enjoy and can perform in with the best of your capabilities. It is very
important that you do your best in your job and pick one you truly
enjoy, as your experience with this job could very well dictate your
future career.
Job Search
Your high school guidance counselor may be able to assist you with
finding a part-time job that is just right for you. Aside from having
contacts among local businesses, they may also help you evaluate which
jobs you will enjoy and excel at.
It is also a good idea to tell everyone you know that you are looking
for work. Don't underestimate your network of acquaintances. They may
very well have other networks of acquaintances that may help you find
good jobs.
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