Networking
Networking/Information Interviewing/Directly Contacting Employers:Richard Bolles, author of 'What Color is Your Parachute?', says that these are among the most commonly used and most successful methods of job search. Networking involves generating leads by talking to friends, family, associates about organizations and jobs. Information interviewing involves actually meeting with people in your field and prospective employers to interview them about what they do and their recommendations for how you can break into your desired career field.
The final key, and most effective method, is following up with direct contacts to the person in the organization who has the power to hire you. This is often not the Personnel Manager, but instead the manager of the department in which you would work. As described previously, you should contact organisations by cover letter and resume, followed by a telephone request for an interview, followed by an interview. Even if there are no opportunities now, ask for other leads and follow up. Everyone you meet is a potential contact and lead.
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