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Above and Beyond: Strategy that Helps You Stand Out
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May 15 at 1:00 p.m. (MDT)
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Guy Kawasaki: How to Change Hearts, Minds & Actions
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Networking: Build a Professional Network
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| 1 in 15 | Number of hires for every referral received, making this one of the most successful ways to land a new job. |
| 46 | Percent of job seekers 50 or older who attribute networking to their current position. |
| 79 | Percent of college graduates who say networking is an effective job search tool. |
| Two billion | People searches on LinkedIn in 2010. |
In today’s competitive market, you can’t just send out your resume and search job boards for career opportunities. You have to take a more active role. Forming strategic connections helps you understand an industry, decide if a company is a good fit, and ultimately find your next job. With upwards of 70% of jobs un-posted, it’s no wonder Harvard Business School advises their graduates to spend 80% of their time networking.
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Psychology
- What is LinkedIn and how does it work?
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Other Resources
- Riley Guide
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- Stanford’s Guide to Networking and Informational Interviewing
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