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Networking Doesn't Have to Be "Cheesy"
Peter Vogt, MonsterTRAK Career Coach
Your Friends
Your best friend knows people, and his or her family members know people too. Your roommate’s mother has a sister who knows people. Your high school friend who is attending college clear across the other side of the country knows people. You get the idea.
Other Trusted People in Your Life
In particular, talk to those whose line of work involves interaction with lots of people, such as your religious leader(s), your family doctor, your work-study boss or even the person who cuts your hair.
The suggestion to network is nothing more than a fancy way of saying, “Talk to people,” and there’s no rule stating that the people whom you talk to must be strangers. So when it comes to networking, don’t worry about power suits, glitzy business cards, slimy handshakes and formal lunch meetings. None of that is necessary. Instead, go with those you know.
