Expand Your Network = Career Success

Besides who is currently in your network, it’s also important to also consider who you want in your network. Here is a short list of different groups of people you may want to add to your network.

•             Industry leaders

•             Thought leaders

•             Community leaders

•             Individuals from other industries

•             People who work at your targeted companies

Don’t stick with just people of your gender. Diversify! Women tend to have a smaller network and one made up primarily of women. This situation can limit their options, since more men occupy positions of higher authority.

Here are some avenues to help you identify names of people that you want in your network:

•             Read local newspapers

•             Read trade publications

•             Company websites

•             Create Google alerts based on keywords

•             Check out LinkedIn groups related to your field and industry

•             Ask people you know who they think you should know

•             Create a list of names at target companies

•             Join job transition groups

Whether you are in a job search or want to effectively manage your career, it’s important to continue expanding your network.

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