Developing a Career Contact Network

We all know people - usually more than we think we do. And these people can be an invaluable resource in your career/job search. Now many of your contacts may not be decision makers, but it is very likely that they have their own contacts who may be in the decision making posts. Some of the people you can tap into to create your own career contact network may include:

  • Former Employers
  • Friends
  • Family members
  • Neighbors
  • Past Associates
  • Lawyer
  • Accountant
  • Doctor/Dentist
  • Local business owners
  • Insurance agent
  • Real estate agent
  • Hair dressers
  • Bank manager
  • Local politicians
  • College/Univeristy Alumni associations
  • Professional associations
  • Organized networking clubs
  • Club members
  • Former Classmates
  • Members of religious groups
  • Parents of your children's friends
  • Contacts of your spouse, parents, siblings
  • Other aquaintances


    • As you can see, you probably know lot more people than you thought you did and these people have their own network of contacts which can combine you give you a very large reach into the decision makers within your chosen career field.