Networking to enhance your job search (EN) 2023

To give participants a thorough understanding of the importance of networking as one tool for improving their job search, based on both theory and practice To provide them with market-based research showing the importance of networking, and the cultural variations involved To counter the myths and received ideas about the overrated value of networking (i.e., the math behind the US Department of Labor’s claim of “70% hidden jobs”) To provide useful tips, introduce & practice techniques “in real time” via hands-on exercises To assist them in improving their LinkedIn profile and in preparing an effective Elevator Speech, thus enhancing their networking impact on- and offline