This is a planned process of contacting people who may give you information and career advice about the field you want to enter. There are several options when choosing a method of contacting someone. Methods of Contacting your Network Professional Associations If you want an opportunity to meet people in a specific field, join at least one organization. Listservs Use the WWW to your benefit. By working in temporary positions, you will be moving through many companies in a short period of time.
Companies tend to prefer hiring from their temp pool over people off the street.
Alumni Career Advisory Network Alumni Career Advisory Network. Alfred State College s Alumni Association has connections for our Alumni and students to connect. The Career Services Office at Alfred State College has a database of employers that have hired Alfred graduates. Feel free to stop in our office to search for contact names and addresses. Further Steps Evaluate Networking Information Information you gather may help you redefine your career goals as well as confirm or reject your job targets.