| Comment | Hello! I have to suggest LinkedIn.
I know people have their reservations about it....but having worked in recruitment, then going back to Uni to retrain and applying for jobs in a very specific industry; it has gotten me farther than any other method.
Admittedly, there is an 'art' and a degree of networking involved, but its not hard. But really...reaching out to people just to generally find out about their role; if they have industry insight; and if they have any tips for example can be a great way to make contacts, to get insight, and hopefully (like what happened to me) find out they are actually recruiting. Like I said, going in guns blazing with tonnes of questions and demanding a response isnt going to get you anywhere, but really spending some time mapping the industry, the companies, who's who etc will be a massive help. Even adding people and reading the types of news they share, commenting on articles etc. will help you be 'seen' and will also help you when it comes to interview (and promotion)
I've been in my job a year now, it is a very smallish part of a sector and LI has been one of the best ways to keep up to date with everything without having to read tonnes of news/articles all the time. I've been approached to collaborate, for jobs, and have gotten a mentor in this way!
Hope this helps. |
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