Establish Networks
Establish Networks
BSBREL401A
For this task, you are to identify 3 different opportunities for networking that will be of benefit to your current vocation and your professional development. You should consider investigating the benefits of the following potential networks.
Advisory committees
Colleagues
Committees
Government agencies
Internal/external customers
Lobby groups
Local inter-agency groups
Other organizations
Professional/occupational associations
Project specific ad hoc consultative/reference groups
Specific interest or support groups
Suppliers
Work team
There are multiple ways to identify work opportunities such as contacts and networks, on-line job boards, professional associations, recruitment agencies, directories, journals and newspapers. Contacts and networks are highly important to career success in identifying industry trends and positions – this is especially true as most jobs are not advertised.
…the most dependable and up-to-date information on jobs and careers is found by talking to people…if you want to find out if this new job, career or organisation fits you, you must go talk to people actually doing the work that interests you.
Bolles, 1979
Networking is about connecting and engaging with people. it can be done formally or informally and is vital for effective career management. it is an excellent way to gain information, which will enable you to identify appropriate opportunities, and to target positions and organisations where you will be able to grow professionally. Also, some of your network contacts can, at times, act as a mentor to you in an informal (or formal) mentor relationship.
Networking enables you to:
• gather information related to your career goals
• explore the ‘hidden’ job market
• create opportunities by approaching people who need the skills you have to offer
• position yourself well within your current position or organisation, so as to be able to
BSBREL401A
For this task, you are to identify 3 different opportunities for networking that will be of benefit to your current vocation and your professional development. You should consider investigating the benefits of the following potential networks.
Advisory committees
Colleagues
Committees
Government agencies
Internal/external customers
Lobby groups
Local inter-agency groups
Other organizations
Professional/occupational associations
Project specific ad hoc consultative/reference groups
Specific interest or support groups
Suppliers
Work team
There are multiple ways to identify work opportunities such as contacts and networks, on-line job boards, professional associations, recruitment agencies, directories, journals and newspapers. Contacts and networks are highly important to career success in identifying industry trends and positions – this is especially true as most jobs are not advertised.
…the most dependable and up-to-date information on jobs and careers is found by talking to people…if you want to find out if this new job, career or organisation fits you, you must go talk to people actually doing the work that interests you.
Bolles, 1979
Networking is about connecting and engaging with people. it can be done formally or informally and is vital for effective career management. it is an excellent way to gain information, which will enable you to identify appropriate opportunities, and to target positions and organisations where you will be able to grow professionally. Also, some of your network contacts can, at times, act as a mentor to you in an informal (or formal) mentor relationship.
Networking enables you to:
• gather information related to your career goals
• explore the ‘hidden’ job market
• create opportunities by approaching people who need the skills you have to offer
• position yourself well within your current position or organisation, so as to be able to