Here are a few additional places to direct your networking efforts. Job fairs offer an opportunity to meet the people who can help you get the kind of job you want. Employers go to job fairs to find prospective employees or to present a positive image of their company. You will find notices of job fairs in your local newspaper or in the newsletter or magazine of a trade organization in your chosen field. You might also check with national and state associations about upcoming meetings or seminars in the field of your choice.
Employment agencies are another way to locate jobs.
If you're reentering the work force, your network will not be fully functioning without several agencies assisting you with your job search. Temporary jobs can be particularly useful when reentering the work force, particularly for someone with little or no experience in the targeted field. Working as a temporary employee doesn't necessarily mean floating anonymously from job to job. And it can actually be one of the best ways to position yourself for a job. Many employment agencies specialize in placing workers in temporary positions, or you may find ads for temporary help in the newspaper.