Manage Your Network

Nurture Your Network

Keep it Growing

• Each time you meet a new contact, ask for the names of other people who might offer advice. Ask for permission you use his or her name.
• Always write a thank-you letter. Don't, and you will regret it later.

Organize yourself

• To optimize your effort, keep records of your contacts
• Use 3x5 index cards or a spreadsheet application such as Excel. If your networking is effective, you will need the reminders.
• We've prepared a networking Contacts Worksheet. Download it here.

Persist

• Set daily and weekly goals for letters written, phone calls made, and meetings held.
• Hang in there until you've found your new job!