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I know what you think: Go into a room full of strangers and announce that you are unemployed, so far from his comfort zone, as you can get. Networking is embarrassing and makes you feel desperate. Do you really?

The answer is no. Some people are networking, not down. It usually takes much longer than just those who are active to say beyond: “I have a lot to offer and need help.” So, as you can the network, without feeling incredibly stupid?

Network with other people who are unemployed

It may be counterproductive, but the networking with others who are not employed, is a great way to network. Although they have a job but friends and colleagues and spouses who have to work, or you can use the “in” you have been looking for. Networking with other job seekers also helps important perspective that there are many competent and professional people out there who just do not have the possibility, not yet found.

Come prepared

Number one you have is a meeting place for networking a business card. Ideally, you need your letters correspond to the personal branding statement and skills in the above CV. You can display business cards for the price of sending prints or print your own punch cards in a shop order for office supplies.

The second thing that is important to take them to a networking event is your elevator pitch. Must be something like: “Hello, my name is John Smith. I have 15 years experience in investment services with Fortune 500 companies. I am for a similar opportunity in this area and find the love that the contacts with the companies ABC and XYZ. Again, my name is John Smith. “The formation of a short successful elevator pitch will take some time, think about your goals before entering the event.

Take notes

Enter a complete professional-looking portfolio or laptop to the meeting you qualify your look. It also gives you something to add notes to the speakers, which will be presented, or contact information or ideas from other users to register to write on the network.