This http://www.WorkTree.com career article will explain to you benefits of networking. I will also provide some tips and sources that you can use immediately to start building your personal network.

I’ll quickly cover following:

A) Why Network With People? B) Five Networking Tips To Get Started. C) Quick Networking Hints. D) Sources To Start Your Network.

****** FACT ****** Employers love referrals and first look to tap their own workers for people they know that can fill open positions. Its cheaper and provides for more quality employees.

By networking, you increase your chances of being personally referred and thus have your foot in door.

=========================================== WHY NETWORK WITH PEOPLE? =========================================== It's true, some of best jobs are never advertised. Many are filled by successful job seekers who networked with right people and got job before it was ever advertised.

It’s a proven fact that informal networking is a great method to gain more job leads and information about job opportunities that are not normally advertised. There is more to successful networking than just talking to your friends. To be a successful networker you must have as many contacts as possible hear your pitch and understand that you are in job market. There are many studies and surveys that clearly show that networking made difference for successful job seekers.

Now that you understand power of networking, here are some tips and advice that will help you get started.

=========================================== FIVE NETWORKING TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW ===========================================

Tip #1 NETWORK ANYWHERE That’s beauty of this strategy. You can network in a movie line, restaurants, church, a friend’s wedding, etc. Converse and communicate your desires to 20 people at next social get together… those 20 people know 20 more people and so on. You get idea. To get a jump on things, easily start with people you already know such as family and friends. The size of this network may surprise you.

Tip #2 NETWORK FOR REFERRALS Remember your goal: You want people who you network with to eventually get your resume in front of person doing hiring. As you network you will meet many people at various companies. If you find out that a job is open at one of these companies, you will definitely have an advantage by saying you know so and so or even having that person “refer” you in. Companies always lean more towards inside referrals when hiring.

Mystery shopping is used in a wide variety of industries such as retail, restaurants, financial institutions, convenience stores and gas stations, service providers, manufacturers, department stores, travel and entertainment, etc. Though there is a certain level of responsibility and professionalism required to be an effective mystery shopper, you should never have to pay to get a job. There are dozens of companies claiming that by paying them a registration fee they will send you job opportunities and teach you steps to becoming a shopper. This may be true, but is also completely unnecessary.

The legitimate mystery shopping companies in industry NEVER charge fees to shopper. Training, tips for improvement, and shopping opportunities are provided free to registered shoppers. Mystery shoppers are either paid a pre-arranged fee for a particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of both. Though it is possible to make a living solely from mystery shopping, it is not very common. Most shoppers view this as a second income source or as a way to obtain fully reimbursed meals, products, and services.

The registration process with leading mystery shopping companies has improved over years. Most provide a simple online form that takes only a few minutes to complete. Once you have registered with a company or two, they will start informing you of shopping opportunities. Most of these are “first-come, first-serve”, so be sure to provide company with an email address that you check regularly, and a phone number where you can be easily reached.