Never underestimate the power of networking and this doesn’t just exist at work either. Practice active listening in social situations, people love to talk about their work and what they do so remember the 5 W’s (who, what, where, when, why) and use open questions to see what information and tips you can find out from others.
How most jobs are now filled
- Networking 60%
- Agencies 20%
- Advertisements 15%
- Speculative 5%
With 60% of vacancies being filled through networking you cannot afford to be out of the loop within the industry. Why not take advantage of just one of the member benefits and use the MA Member events in your local area to network with other industry professionals.
