The Compulsive Networker

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The Compulsive Networker.

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Bill Holland

About The Compulsive Networker

As our name suggests, we're compulsive networkers! We recognize the power of networking and want to share our compulsion with you.

Networking is about what's possible. The next phone call, the next meeting, the next person may well be
the one to make a significant impact, if you're ready for it. Civil rights leader Whitney M. Young Jr. said it well: "I'd rather be prepared for an opportunity that never comes than have an opportunity come and
I am not prepared."

We consider networking to be an integral part of your professional success. Networking can be an effective way to grow your business, share information or advance your career. We created The Compulsive Networker (TCN) to help get you started, and have focused our resources on networking for job search.

Networking can give you access to the “hidden job market." This means less competition and a greater chance that you'll land the job you want. In addition to getting job leads, networking will also provide you
with the expertise, knowledge and support of your contacts, all of which are valuable.

The first thing to do is start with the right attitude. Accept that networking is an important part of your job search strategy. Then, create a plan. Think about what you want to accomplish, set some goals, and
actively work towards achieving them on a daily basis.

Browse our website to learn more. In Networking W5H, we review the why, what, who, when, where and
how of job search networking. We also present the Top 10 Mistakes people make when networking for
their next job. In the Networking Actions section, we introduce four important actions you can start working
on immediately. We'll also continue to add more Networking Articles on a number of topics.

Networking is a “contact” sport, not a spectator one! So, be proactive in your job search and
start networking today.