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I got the axe at a job a few years ago at lunch on a Thursday. By 3pm I had a new gig lined up start the following Monday. Networking and contacts (and I mean

• pyre 13y ago
  | I mean legitimate networking Are you trying to distinguish relationships vs. contacts/acquaintances here (i.e. "knowing people professionally" vs. "knowing people from going to a couple of meetups")?
  • tomkarlo 13y ago
    Probably vs. LinkedIn and online, in particular.
• mindcrime 13y ago
  Networking and contacts (and I mean legitimate networking) really play a big part in your overall success. Networking and relationship building is huge. I got laid off from my previous $DAYJOB back in Jan '12. I showed up at the office at ~9:30am, got called into my manager's office almost immediately, left by 10:00am, made 2 phone calls from my car on the way home... by ~3:00pm that afternoon I had a new job all but lined up (had to interview and everything as a formality, but the job was essentially offered already). Why? Because I take networking seriously, get to know a lot of people, participate in a lot of groups, do some public speaking, organize Meetups, etc., and more than a few people in my area know who I am and what my skills are. And I also knew exactly who was looking for the same reasons. So the 2 phone calls I made were extremely targeted, as I specifically knew those firms were looking to hire. Now it might not always work out that way, but I absolutely endorse the idea that networking is crucial.