Blog Post: Build and Use Your Network

Having a strong network can be a great tool for survival in many industries.  This holds very true in our areas of accounting and management consulting.  This is very true in other industries as well. If you find yourself suddenly unemployed, consider locating people you know from prior employers. These individuals can serve several purposes.  First, they may know of other opportunities with other employers (including their employer).  Secondly, they can serve as references.  Many employers are asking for references. Employers want to know what kind of employee you have been in the past. This helps them determine what kind of employee you will be for them. Lastly, if you are looking to leave a job, you can call on these contacts to help you find a new job.

Being in the accounting and management consulting fields, I see people land jobs that often do not get posted. These people use the network they have built over several years.  Many employers like to hire people that were referred to them by someone they know.  This helps them decrease the probability of making a bad hiring decision.  If you see postings for jobs in your field, determine if you know someone at the employer.  If there is someone in your network that can put in a good word for you, an offer may be closer than you could have imagined.

A. L. BEAN & Company

Consulting, Tax and Accounting

www.albeanco.com