May result in a courtesy interview. Often results in a closer match of your interests to a job. Cons - A contact in itself is not enough to get you a job. You may exhaust all leads without landing a job. Quite time consuming.
Helpful Hints Follow through on all leads.
Keep broadening your network of contacts. Penn State Altoona - Activate a resume file and sign up for company interviews in 103 Slep. Pros - One of the primary ways in which companies recruit for new college graduates. Use postings as a way to identify possible employers. Resume Referral - Register with one of the many national referral services.