Building Relationships

Building relationships is a critical part of your job search and career strategy. Successful individuals attend many networking events. However, if meeting strangers is not your thing, try building your professional network by volunteering for a charity or an organization.

Volunteering is a great way to give back while meeting new people and potentially building business relationships. If possible, volunteer for projects that will showcase your business skills. For example, to exhibit your marketing skills, volunteer to create social media opportunities. Other ways may include helping with finances, interacting with the media, project management, or developing materials. You will be doing what comes naturally, and in the end, it will feel good to do something for others.

The contributor of this career tip is Susan Caplan, a career keynote speaker, consultant, teacher, and author.