While the job is quite unlike what she was doing, Mack said it's a perfect fit, and that her writing, analytical, and communications skills have made the transition smoother. But when I interviewed for this position, they told me they were interested in finding the right person, and that they would provide job training for other skills I may need. You never know what's possible until you ask. If you network internally and make an effort to find out what other departments are doing, you may be surprised by what turns up. Although networking is still a popular way to tap into the high-tech job market, it's not the only way, industry observers point out.
Some people use other mainstays such as professional associations or newspapers to get job leads.
A large number of Web sites are devoted to job hunting and can easily be accessed through the major search engines. There are also links to job lists on nearly every company's home page. We make that job easier for them. Trade groups are also embracing the Web as a job-finding tool. We would also like to form partnerships with organizations that have similar resources.