The idea of networking with strangers carries the risk of rejection – which is enough to cause many job seekers to use other methods instead. The stories in this series illustrate what can happen when job seekers take that risk. The goals of this type of networking are to 1) expand the network of people you know, and 2) tobtain advice, information, and direction.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many job interviews are being conducted using a video format. These may involve live person-to-person interviews, or machine-driven interviews where you are prompted to answer a set of questions on camera without the presence of a live interviewer. There are some special considerations in preparing for a video interview, including many things that are fully under your control. There are also special cosniderations when you are doing your interview in a space where family members, roommates or pets may be present.
Larry Wilson, LSW | Social Worker, Career Counselor
If you are like many busy people, contacting folks in your network is a task that can easily drop off the list unless your job responsibilities require it.
Regardless, there are three good reasons to check in with your network contacts every few months or so:
Larry Wilson, MSW, LSW • larry@wilson-consulting.net • 224-374-8443
