Also, she should have been more direct in asking whether openings existed and in attempting to discover the identity of the real decision-makers. Vicky also could have used the telephone more wisely. By finding out more information in advance, she could have saved herself unnecessary travel. That way she could have spent less time finding out about the company and more time discussing what she wanted and had to offer. Vicky eventually got another, more suitable job.
Some people find networking easy to do.
For those in marketing and sales, networking puts old, well-practiced skills to use. For someone who has been a research scientist, however, the idea of making contacts to sell himself or herself is quite distasteful. One way to learn to network well is to begin with those people with whom you feel most relaxed. Start with someone you know on a first-name basis and are certain will respond. Remember to keep your interviews brief.