NETWORK LIKE A MAN
By Stoic Magazine | May 7th, 2009 | Category: RANDOM | No Comments »
Three months ago a good friend of mine lost his job during the 2nd round of layoffs at a struggling dotcom. He was the sole breadwinner in his household, had just bought a new home, and had three young boys under the age of 7 (one having serious medical issues). Like many of us, he faced stiff competition and a market where employers are cutting benefits. So how did he find fulfilling full-time work in 90 days?
He dove headfirst into a job search and utilized all of his networking talents. Within a day, all of his 400 friends on Facebook knew his predicament, with a half dozen sending leads his way within hours. He put out his feelers on LinkedIn and reached back to past employers now working in various positions across a wide range of fields. He jumped on an opportunity when it presented itself and took a job that wasn’t as glamorous but paid the bills. To his surprise, it was this “consolation” job that led to a dream offer with a non-profit that had in many ways helped save his son’s life years before.
A journey like this can’t be planned – but it can be facilitated by strong networking skills and enhanced by the realization that no man is an island. We depend on those around us, and the strength of many can overcome obstacles impossible for an individual. Every man’s quest for meaningful work or sales is directly influenced by his network; improving your ability to harness this power is the goal of this article.
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