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The ultimate goal of networking is learning how to develop contacts with the right people who can

advance your career, or refer you to the hiring manager who has the job you really want.

network your way to a jobThe best way to connect your cover

letter and resume to your dream job is by networking. What’s networking? Networking simply means telling people that you are looking for a job and enlisting them into your job search team.

It is a focused way of developing and building a group of contacts; people who can provide career information that can lead to a new or better job. It can include advice, recommendations, or actually being hired. Each person you meet and have contact with brings you one step closer to getting the job you want.

These people can include your family, friends, neighbors, people you knew at school, former co-workers and professional people like doctors and lawyers. Even if you don’t know people very well, most are willing to help if you ask.

Ask the people in your network if they know about any openings. Also ask them to ask their friends, family and co-workers about any possibilities. Research shows that this “third level” can yield results. You will often find a job not through who you know, but through someone that your friend or contact knows.

how effective Is networking?

1. The Wall Street Journal reported recently that 94 percent of successful job hunters claimed that networking had

made all the difference for them.2. Sixty to 90 percent of jobs are

found informally - mainly through friends, relatives, and direct contacts. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that 63.4 percent of all workers use informal job finding methods.

3. Mark S. Granovetter, a Harvard sociologist, reported to Forbes maga-zine that “informal contacts” account for almost 75 percent of all successful job searches. Agencies find nine percent of new jobs for professional and techni-

cal people, and advertisements yield another 10 percent or so.

the benefits of networkingIf you are serious about finding the

best position for your next career move in a timely manner, you must network.

At least 60 percent of job openings in the U.S. are not filled through advertis-ing, recruiters or other traditional methods. They are filled through networking and informal contacts. The goal is to move into the hidden,

Why networking is key to finding your dream job


un-advertised job market, using every available resource that contact with other people will provide you.

Current employees are among the best sources of referrals. Many firms report that 40 to 50 percent of their openings are filled by candidates referred to by staff members. Moreover, companies view such candidates more favorably than those brought in through other methods, because they already know something about the organization and have a personal connection with it.

Here’s an example of the extraordinary benefits of networking from The Job Hunting Handbook: Includes the Job Outlook to 2008 by Harry Dahlstrom. Mr. Dahlstrom writes: Just pretend that you are an employer and you have a job opening to fill. Which of the following would you be most eager to interview: (a) an unknown person who answers your advertisement, (b) an unknown person who mails you a resume, or (c) a friend recommended by one of your workers? No doubt, you would choose the “friend”. All the other applicants are unknowns. As a manager, you would probably think, “Jennifer is a good employee...hard working...likes the job...someone I can depend on. I’ll bet her friend has the same qualities.”

If you are wondering why a busy professional would take the time to meet you remember:

(1) The average person enjoys helping others, and information and advice are free to give (even when jobs aren’t); (2) People enjoy talking about themselves, their ideas, and their opinions; (3) Every now and then, people enjoy a break in their daily routine; and finally, (4) Most people are not so busy that they don’t have a free half hour sometime during a week.

It’s not enough to have great talents and qualifications to get a job. You have to sound great too!

Your opening statement sets the tone for your entire job search strategy. Take networking for example. Knowing how to ask for, and receive, the valuable information you require is the key to finding the right job.

Prepare 5 to 10-second statements about yourself and what you have to offer. Delivering 5 to 10- second statements that instantly brings into focus the information you desire is critical to your success. Preparing these brief statements is

no easy task. It takes a lot of time and effort summarizing who you are and what you want. However, your efforts will be rewarded as your listeners will recognize your professionalism and be more willing to help. By skipping this essential step, your chances for success will greatly diminish.

Most job hunters have difficulty describing their area of specialty.

Ask a member of the Career Playbook Team what they do and you might hear, “We help people de-velop action plans and strategies to succeed in their job search and get the results they want fast”. If deliv-ered properly, your listener will ask a follow-up question, such as; tell me more, or, how do you do that?

An accountant might say, “I’m a

Certified Public Accountant. My specialty is business and tax planning. I’m currently looking for a CFO position with an organization that wants to improve their bottom line”.

A person in sales might say, “I’m a sales manager with proven experi-ence hiring, training and motivating successful sales teams. I’m looking for a management opportunity helping a company grow sales and open new revenue streams”.

Brief statements are a conse-quence of the breakneck speed of today’s business world, as time and

attention spans are far too short. It’s hard to be concise. But the less you say, the more you are understood.

That’s why reporters quote experts who are quotable! They only have a small amount of space to write their story, so they need to be concise. If you have this skill, you will be more successful in your job search.

On average, statements of about five to ten seconds translate into approximately 15 to 30 words. There-fore, carefully choosing the right words to create effective statements is vital. With practice, and knowledge about what you want from your networking contacts, most people will be only too happy to help you.

(Sources: Informationtechnology.com and career-search-and-more.com)

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Gary Office October 2012 3522 Village Circle, Gary, IN (219) 981-1520Open M,T,W,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; TH 10 AM - 4:30 PM





LaPorte Office October 2012 300 Legacy Plaza West - Sagamore Center, LaPorte, IN (219) 362-2175 - Open M,T,W,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; TH 10 AM - 4:30 PM

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8:30-10 AM How to Build an Effective Resume 10-11 AM Preparing for Your JOB Interview1-2:00 PM Providing Excellent Customer Service2-3 PM Suceessful Communication Skills

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8:30-10:00 AM How to Build an Effective Resume10-11 AM Preparing for Your JOB Interview1-2 PMProviding Excellent Customer Service2-3 PM Successful Communication Skills

8:30-9:30 AM Providing Excellent Customer Service9:30-10:30 AM Successful Communication Skills1-2:30 PMHow to Build An Effective Resume2:30-3:30 PM Preparing for Your JOB Interview

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8:30-9:30 AM How to JOB Search on the WEB 9:30-10:30 AM I’ve Got Skills1-3:00 PM NIPN1-2:30 PM Getting More Out of ICC2:30-4 PM Building Your Resume on ICC


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8:30-10 AMHow to Build an Effective Resume10-11 AM Preparing for Your JOB Interview1-2 PMProviding Excellent Customer Service2-3 PMSuccessful Communication Skills8:30-9:30 AMHow to Job Search on the WEB9:30-10:30 AM I’ve Got Skills1-2:30 PMGetting More Out of ICC2:30-3:30 PMBuilding Your Resume on ICC

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Portage Office October 2012 Ameriplex Commercial Park - 1575 Adler Circle, Ste. A, Portage, IN(219) 762-6592 - Open M,T,TH,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; W 10 AM - 4:30 PM


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Hammond Office November 2012 5265 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN (219) 933-8332Open M,T,TH,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; W 10 AM - 4:30 PM

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8:30-10 AM I’ve Got Skills10-11:30 AM Preparing for Your Interview 1-2:30 PM ProvidingExcellent Customer Service 2:30-3:30 PMBuilding Your Resume in ICC

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10-11:30 AMBuilding an Effective Resume1-2:30 PM ProvidingExcellent Customer Service 2:30-3:30 PM Getting More Out of ICC

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10-11:30 AM ProvidingExcellent Customer Service 1-2:30 PM I’ve Got Skills2:30-4 PMBuilding an Effective Resume

8:30-10 AMExcellent Communication Skills10-11:30 AM I’ve Got Skills 1-2:00 PM Getting More Out of ICC 2:30-3:30 PM Building Your Resume in ICC

8:30-10 AM Preparing for Your Interview10-11:30 AM ProvidingExcellent Customer Service 1-2:30 PM I’ve Got Skills 2:30-3:30 PM How to JOB Search on the Web

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8:30-10 AMExcellent Communication Skills 10-11:30 AM I’ve Got Skills1-2:00 PM Getting More Out of ICC2:30-3:30 PMBuilding Your Resume in ICC

Gary Office November 2012 3522 Village Circle, Gary, IN (219) 981-1520Open M,T,W,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; TH 10 AM - 4:30 PM





LaPorte Office November 2012 300 Legacy Plaza West - Sagamore Center, LaPorte, IN (219) 362-2175 - Open M,T,W,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; TH 10 AM - 4:30 PM

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Portage Office November 2012 Ameriplex Commercial Park - 1575 Adler Circle, Ste. A, Portage, IN(219) 762-6592 - Open M,T,TH,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; W 10 AM - 4:30 PM

8:30-9:30 AM How to JOB Search on the WEB 9:30-10:30 AM I’ve Got Skills1-2:30 PM Getting More Out of ICC2:30-4 PM Building Your Resume on ICC

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8:30-9:30 AM How to JOB Search on the WEB9:30-10:30 AM I’ve Got Skills1-2:30 PM Getting More Out of ICC2:30-4 PM Building Your Resume on ICC

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what is nIpn?A group that serves professionals as

a vehicle for improving their job search skills while networking with others who have similar experiences.

who is eligible to attend nIpn meetings?

Individuals with a minimum of an associates’s degree or higher and who are currently enrolled with WorkOne. Non enrolled individuals may attend one session of NIPN as a guest.

At NIPN, individuals have an opportunity to come together with other professionals who are seeking employment or exploring new career opportunities. This allows them to share ideas, concerns, and successes experienced through their job or career search endeavors.

From sharing job leads to offering encouragement and advice—past networking members found NIPN to have been an essential tool in their job search.

nIpn helps boost job search skills through:n New networking techniquesn Development of referral opportunitiesn Effective job search strategiesn Community and business networkingn Career transition strategies and

supportn Information on community services

and resourcesn Emotional support

beginning october 2nd, consider nIpn meetings!portage workoneAmeriplex Commercial Park1575 Adler CircleTuesdays from 8:00-10:00am

la porte workoneSagamore Center300 Legacy Plaza WestTuesdays from 1:00-3:00pm

gary workoneVillage Shopping Center3522 Village CircleWednesdays from 10:00am-Noon

hammond workone5265 Hohman AvenueThursdays from 1:00-3:00pm

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LAkE COuNTY crown point adult learning centerLakeview Square, 928 B S. Court St.Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 663-5465Mon. & Wed. - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pmTues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to 3:30 pmabe, ged, esl

lowell adult learning centerCedar Creek Community Center151 N. Fremont, Lowell, IN 46356(219) 696-6777Mon/Wed - 9:00 am to 2:00 pmTues. & Thurs. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmabe, ged, esl

school city of whiting adult esl programnathan hale elementary1831 Oliver St., Whiting, IN 46394Contact: Dr. Sandra Martinez at [email protected]. and Thurs. - 5:00 to 7:00 pm

hobart adult learning centerHobart Public Library100 Main St., Hobart, IN 46342(219) 942-2243 ext.317Tues. - 12:00 to 4:00 pmMon. & Wed. - 12:00 to 8:00 pmesl Tues. & Thurs. - 12:00 to 4:00 pm

tri-town adult learning center1515 Lincoln Hwy., Schererville, IN 46375(219) 322-6700Tues/Thurs - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pmWed. - 2:00 pm to 8:00 pmabe, ged, esl


Northwest Indiana Adult Learning Sites hammond area career center5727 Sohl Ave., Hammond, IN 46320(219) 933-2419Mon thru Thurs. esl - 9:00 am to 12:30 pmMon. thru Thurs. ged - 9:00 am to 1:00 pmMon. thru Thurs. esl/ged - 6:00 to 8:30 pmESL/Citizenship Class - Sat. 9:00 am to Noon and Tues. and Thurs. 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Greater Hammond Community Center)

lake ridge schools6111 W. Ridge Rd., Gary, IN(219) 838-1819 or (219) 989-7816Mon. thru Fri. - 9:00 am to Noonand 1:00 to 4:00 pmged, abe, asc, esl

merrillville adult education6701 Delaware St., Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 650-5310

ged prep. program (abe) Mon. thru Thurs. - 6 to 8:30 pmJan. thru MarchApr. thru JuneJuly thru Sept.Oct. thru Dec.

ged testingTwice Monthly - Mon. & Tues.4:45 pm to 9:00 pmDates and registration available at www.mvsc.k12.in.us/adulted

high school diploma competionMon. thru Thurs. - 3:45 to 9:10 pmAug. 30 thru Dec. 21, 2011 To be Determined

whiting public library1735 Oliver AvenueWhiting, IN [email protected]: Tues. & Thurs. from 2:30 to 4:30 pm

garY cItY-wIde ged sItesgary area career center1800 East 35th Ave. (219) 963-2085 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 4:30 pm to 8:30 pmAlso offers Adult Secondary Credit (ASC) classes Mon. thru Fri. - 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

carter g. woodson library501 S. Lake St.(219) 938-3941Mon. & Wed. - Noon to 3:00 pm salvation army1351 West 11th Ave.(219) 882-9377Tues/Thurs - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

cisco academy (Delaney Community)831-833 West 21st Ave.Mon., Tues., Wed. - 9:00 am to 1:00 pmThurs. 10:00 am to Noon

Ivy tech community college1440 East 35th Ave., Room C207 (219) 981-1111 Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to Noon(offers ESL also)

workone (village shopping ctr)3522 Village Court(219) 981-4100Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - Nooncalumet twp. trustee485 Broadway(219) 883-0574Tues., Wed., Thurs. - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

LA PORTE COuNTYlaporte high school602 F Street, LaPorte, IN 46350Max Miller ([email protected])Paul Lindeman ([email protected])(219) 362-3102Adult Secondary Credit Classes (ASC)Mon. thru Thurs. - 4 to 7:00 pm

michigan city public library100 E. 4th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360(219) 873-3043 Call for specific days and hours)Individualized tutoring services include GED preparation, Adult Basic Education (ABE), and English as a Second Language (ESL)

a.k. smith career center817 Lafayette St., Michigan City, IN 4636016 & 17 year olds, Mon. thru Fri. - 9 to 11 am and Noon to 3:00 pm18+ year olds, Mon/Tues/Wed - 3:30 to 7:00 pm

laporte workone300 Legacy Plaza West, LaPorte, IN 46350(219) 362-2175Mon/Tues - 9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed/Thurs - Noon to 8:00 pmFriday - 9:00 am to Noon

PORTER COuNTYchesterton adult learning centerWestchester Library100 West Indiana St., Chesterton, IN 46304(219) 921-0567Mon. & Wed. - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmTues/Wed/Thurs - 9:00 am to 2:00 pmabe, ged, esl

valparaiso adult learning centerSt. Andrew’s Episcopal Church505 Bullseye Lake Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383(219) 462-4230Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 8:30 am to 2:30 pmged, esl

valparaiso adult learning centerWalt’s Place - Hilltop Too554 Locust Street - Valparaiso, IN(219) 462-4230abe, ged, eslMon. & Wed. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

portage adult learning center/neo5391 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368(219) 850-4331www.neoadulted.org

adult abe & ged (18 yrs and older)Mon. thru Thurs. 8:30 am - 2:30 pm and 5:30 - 8:30 pm

teen abe & ged (16 & 17 years old)Mon. thru Thurs. - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

esl: Mon. & Thurs - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 pm

asc (High School Diploma Completion):Mon. & Thurs. 5:30 - 8:30 pm

official ged testing center5391 Central Ave., Portage, INTwice monthly on Wednesday & ThursdayExact test dates available at www.neoadulted.orgDaytime testing: 8:00 am - NoonEvening testing: 5:00 - 9:00 pm

PuLASkI COuNTYpulaski co. adult learning center-winamacPulaski Co. Public Library121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN 46991(574) 242-0131Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to Noonabe, ged, esl pulaski co. adult learning centerCenter—Pulaski Co. Annex125 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN 46991(574) 242-0131Mon. & Wed. - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pmabe, ged, esl

STARkE COuNTYstarke county. adult learning centerworkone6 North Shield St., Knox, IN 46534(574) 249-8720Mon. & Wed. 4:00 pm to 9:00 pmTues. & Thurs. 8:30 am to 1:30 pmabe, ged, esl

north starke adult/alternative educationoregon davis high school5998 S. 750 E., Hamlet, IN 46532(574) 867-4561 or (574) [email protected]. thru Fri. 12:00 pm to 3:00 pmasc, ged, abe and skill brush-up

north Judson adult learning centerNorth Judson Wayne Township Public Library208 Keller AvenueNorth Judson, IN 46366(574) 894-2841Mon. and Wed. - 10:00 am to 1:00 pmThurs. - 5:00 to 8:00 pm

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WorkOne Knox53 W. Lake Street • Knox, IN

574-772-6882 Fax: 574-772-6899Hours of operation:

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WorkOne LaPorteSagamore Center • 300 Legacy Plaza West

LaPorte, Indiana 46350-5876219-362-2175 Fax: 219-362-1198

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Thurs - 10:00am – 4:30pm

WorkOne Morocco4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 400 • Morocco, IN


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1575 Adler Circle, Ste. A • Portage, IN219-762-6592 Fax: 219-762-1052

Hours of operation:Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm

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