[STRATEGY] NETWORKING Talk to everyone you know to develop a list of contacts and leads. Announce your job or internship search to everyone and let them know what you want to do. Ask for information on jobs and companies and circulate your resume. [CONS] A contact in itself is not enough to get you a job. You may feel like you've exhausted all leads without landing a job. It is hard to "put yourself out there." [HELPFUL HINTS] Follow through on all leads. Keep broadening your network of contacts. Attend meetings of organizations in your field and get involved. Networking is about connecting with people and building relationships. You are networking all the time. Ask questions, learn about other people and let them know about you. [PROS] 
The majority of jobs are obtained through networking. You may learn of unadvertised openings. You may receive courtesy interviews. This often results in a closer match of your interests to a job. Approximately 80% of openings are never advertised; therefore, networking is an important strategy for learning about possibilities.