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Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Make new friends but keep the old
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Networking is a crucial part of the job search process.
Your resume presentation to a prospective employer will be much stronger if you can start your cover letter with, “Bob Doe suggested I contact you in regard to the marketing position with your organization.”
Little effort is needed on your part to network, simply exchange contact information with old coworkers, add them to your address book and touch base at least one time per year.
Since you have a shared industry experience, corporate culture, layoff or merger with these people, then you have a commonality that can assist in providing future contacts.
If you stay in touch, you will be amazed by your personal network.
