Do not underestimate your personal network

June 9 2014 by Alix Vazeux

"Network (in glorious Helvetica)" by Alexander Baxevanis

“Network (in glorious Helvetica)” by Alexander Baxevanis

You should not underestimate your personal network when looking for a job. Your friends can be a great resource for helping you build connections with an organisation. We may feel uncomfortable asking them for help but sometimes it only takes two minutes of their time to ask a question, present your CV, or even introduce you. With social media – as well as the more old fashioned “social” side of our lives and work, many of us are building an extensive network . Keep in mind that the more you put in to your contacts the more you will get back… Read more