I know of several people who are trying to leave but are having no luck in finding new jobs. None of them bothered to network while they were not looking and have just started, which I think is their biggest mistake. Who do you think is more likely to help you: somebody you contacted out of the blue and asked for a job or somebody you've been in semi-regular or regular contact with over the years? My point here is, even if you're not looking, stay in touch with people who could help you down the line.
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I have never relied on networking. I mean I have tried but people feel like it's your problem, not their's. I helped someone find a job. Went out of my way to get her in. When I needed help years later, her response was sorry to hear. You can look at our jobsite and see if you want to apply to anything. Good luck. Many of them have only said, good luck.
So, I lean on myself and up above.
Not all coworkers are real friends. Perfect example is those who interact with you at work as friends and once your gone it's out of site, out of mind. Happened to me, I thought I had coworkers I could consider as friends and realized they were only there when I could help them. Once I left, only a very small amount of them reached out to me. Your own skills are your best option when it comes to networking. Update your resume and put feelers out there to see if you meet any of the firms your interested in working at needs. Like my dad once told me, a dollar in your pocket is your best friend.
looking at asset custody technology - why would I want to use those backstabbers and brown nosers as my 'network'.
Does Layoff.com.count as a networking tool ?Networking with the right people could land you to the right job but again it's a game of snakes and ladders.Be it linkedin, Netflix or Twitter. Don't want my coworkers to be following me anywhere outside my professional network .They are just snitches trying to sneak into your personal / professional life.
90% of time coworkers are not real friends. Coworkers just coexist in the same building to earn a living. If you don't bring them benefits, they don't brother to spend their valuable time on you. Networking is all about benefit seeking.
Does Netflix count as a networking tool?
Easier said than done. I’ve tried to add a number of people who have left on LinkedIn but many didn’t accept my connection request. My relationship with them while they worked here was pretty good but I guess not. Others just don’t stay in touch back. Oh well
But more importantly, don't go around with the attitude that you need someone to "help" you. If you aren't able to help another company, stay where you are. Any position you except should be a win-win situation.