How many times have we heard of people getting jobs with competitive salaries, amazing benefits and the chance to take on challenging projects simply because of the people they knew? Though hard to admit, the fact is that in today's competitive job market, one cannot find a reasonable job without good contacts.
Harvey Coleman, a well-known management consultant, conducted a research on what is needed to land a good job. He concluded that performance and education, (that is, whether the candidate has earned a university degree, be it from an online university or a traditional university), although crucial, accounted for only 10% of what is needed for a particular job. A person's image (i.e. the way a person dresses or how well he/she fits in) accounts for 30% whereas visibility accounts for a staggering 60%. These numbers, however surprising, did accurately represent the state of conditions in the job market today. So how does one make oneself visible? The following tips should help:
Talk to People about Your Work/Education: The importance of this point cannot be stressed enough. Every chance you get, you should talk to people about yourself as a brand. This would include telling them what you do. For example, if you are studying at an internationally accredited online university programs, such as MUST University, then talk about the programs offered and the services provided, both of which aim to optimize the learning experience for its students.
Be Vocal at Seminars and Conferences: Conferences are great places to build your network as corporate executives and managers generally frequent such events. By being vocal about your ideas related to a certain topic, you stand to gain a lot of attention from individuals belonging to the business community, thereby creating a positive image.
Volunteer to Give a Talk: Though slightly daunting, it is a great opportunity to increase your visibility as it displays confidence and poise, two aspects many prospective employers are looking for. You can give a talk on your particular field of study or any subject of interest. For example, if you have earned an online degree in computer science from a university, you can not only talk about the various aspects related to the field of computer Science but also about the experience of studying at an online university. This will portray you as someone who is well-versed in his/her subject area and is willing to use the knowledge gained to benefit other individuals and corporate entities.
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