Once the conversation is flowing, you can ask where they work, and what they do. Spend time listening to them and establishing a connection before you bring up the fact that you are looking for work. Once they feel connected to you, they may be more willing to open up and tell you about current or upcoming job vacancies in their company. If you can get to the job opening during one of the first three stages, you can be prepared with a targeted r sum when the job is officially opened. If your network contact has also made a phone call on your behalf, you are one step ahead of the competition.
Holidays are a perfect time for good food, good friends, and good job leads.
So get out there and network your way to a new career. FFSC offers workshops on Networking , R sum Writing , and Interview Techniques . Our professional staff can also assist you and your spouse with career planning and r sum evaluations. Call one of our three FFSC locations for more information.