Networking is a 2-way street. You can share an updated resume with network contacts. It is okay to say you are conducting a job search and are asking for advice and information about how to do so-do not ask for employment. Use the contacts as a reference pool only. Network members should be kept abreast of any changes in status or qualifications.
Continuous contact increases a network's effectiveness.
When a job has been accepted, contacts should be notified and thanked for their help. Once you have made contact through your networking, you want to make maximum use of the time the person is willing to spend with you. Read up on the career in which the person you will be interviewing is engaged. You can also look up the position in the government's Occupational Outlook Handbook , The Dictionary of Occupational Titles or Guide for Occupational Exploration all of which can be found in the NSU Career Resource library. Once you have the knowledge of your interviewee's occupation and of your own interests, abilities, and values, you will be better prepared for the interview.