Networking

Networking in today's job market is a must! I can't stress it enough. LinkedIn is a networking site for employees and employers, you can make good contacts through this site and be recommended by former co-workers, bosses, or people who have worked for you.

The first thing you'll need to do is get a LinkedIn Account. After you've set yourself up, write a good business profile, one that makes you shine. Potential employers may find you on LinkedIn and your profile is their first introduction to you.

Now begin building your network. Search for possible contacts to add to your network, past business associates, co-workers, bosses, college classmates, high school classmates, relative and neighbors. All of these people could potentially open up doors for you. After you've built your network, review the people who have joined and carefully consider which of these people you would like to recommend you. Once you've made a list of those people, send them an email through LinkIn and ask for a business recommendation. You want to make sure these people know your work well and have had a good working relationship with them.

Good luck, now go get LinkedIn