Business Majors: Its All About Networking

Attention to all business majors,
the art of social networking has never been so important than in this era. Due to the weak job market and recovering economy, it is almost impossible to get a job in the financial sector unless you "know somebody". To "know somebody" simply refers to a friend you met a school, someone's father, one of your own relatives, or even a school alumni member. Not everyone is blessed with having a daddy who works on Wall Street, so to get that job, social networking is the key.

Here are some networking tips:
1. contact your school's career center- establishing a solid line of communication with this service is important, because they have the resources to see what kind of internships are available.
2. ALUMNI! - ask around your school, there has to be some sort of alumni center. You will be surprised to see how many alumni work in the business industry and can aid you in finding any type of work.
3. Always be Social- I know this sounds easy, but for some people it really isnt. I recommend a book called Never Eat Alone, it is all about networking and learning how to talk to people. If you are friendly, it leads to connections, trust me. Always keep your eyes and ears open.
4. Make a facebook- I advise, don't be the kid who puts pictures of them funneling a beer, but making a facebook allows you to keep in touch with old friends, and connect with friends you might have just met.
5. Follow Up- If you meet someone whom you believe is a viable contact, shoot an email their way, just so they know you are interested in their profession and so they know you are serious about working in their field. They appreciate things like that.

If you can't network, your going to find it difficult to not only land your first job, but advance in the ranks in your profession. Most people do not stay with the same company for more than a few years, so you are going to have to rely on your contacts and networking to get jobs!