For those of you who have sat in on my workshops at universities around the UK, you will know that I am a great advocate of networking. It’s important to start this from day one of your undergraduate studies, as your time at uni will pass quickly and you’ll soon be hunting for a job.
The ‘hidden job market’ remains a mystery to many people, but once you know how it works, you’ll never rely totally on looking for a job in the traditional way again. 85% of all jobs are reported to have been filled through the ‘hidden job market’. Don’t just take that advice from me, here is an article from a contact of mine on LinkedIn, who has shown just how powerful networking is, once it’s put into action.
Read the article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/importance-networking-christian-walton
As always, if I can help you with anything specific, please do not hesitate to email me: christine@graduatecareerdoctor.com