#AMESCareerTips Series Introducing AMES Australia’s Career Tips series, assisting you with Job Seeking and Career Management in 2020.

Video Transcript:

Hello my name is Suraj Walson, and I work with AMES Australia as Industry and Client Manager in their Employment Division.

Today I would like to talk about how to Leverage your network.

First of all what is a network? Network simply means building relationships. It is about meeting and establishing mutually-beneficial connections with people in your profession or industry.

Even if you have recently moved to Australia, you will know some people who may be able to assist with your job search.  And those people you know – you never know who they might be friends with!

So do not hesitate to share with people that you are looking for work.  This is a challenge that nearly everyone has faced at some point in their life, and I am sure that your friends will want to help you, if they can. 

You Might Know people who will have their own network separate to yours , consider approaching them , maybe at your child’s school, sporting club, religious centres or community facility .There maybe people who have a completely different circle of professional connections and they could use their connection to introduce you to them.

In our Present Scenario networking is very difficult these days, but you should not hesitate to use the internet and telephone to connect with people.  Everyone is different, some may not feel comfortable on the telephone, but others will really enjoy receiving your call. 

Some may not be frequently active on Facebook while others will be checking their account Multiple times per day. 

LinkedIn is, of course, the platform of choice for professional networking, since that is what it is designed for.

So if you don’t already have a profile please refer to our prior video on how to create a profile on LinkedIn and get started! 

In addition to connecting with your “real life” network, look up some local companies in your industry and “follow” them so that you can stay informed for networking conversations. 

Last but not the least, Don’t be afraid to experiment, and do not worry if some of your approaches fail. 

It only takes one successful approach to result in a conversation, an interview, or a job!

All the best 

If you have any questions or wish to get in touch with AMES Australia to see how we can help you in your career journey, call 13 2637 during business hours.

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