Networking & the hidden job market
Networking is all about building connections with others. Although networking may sound intimidating, you are doing it informally every day with each conversation you have with family, friends, peers & instructors. Building a strategic network is useful for learning more about a certain career path, organization, or skill. Review our resources below for networking tips and assistance with conducting an informational interview. Need help with growing your network? We recommend the LinkedIn alumni tool where you can search through the SMUMN alumni community. Check out our LinkedIn resources to build your profile today.
Did you know that 70-80% of jobs are never even publicly advertised?! These are filled through networking, internal hires, and referrals. Networking can play a huge role in reducing your time in the job search. Even for posted jobs, a majority of those hired are filled by networking.
