*** Inspired Networking

Networking can be for two reasons. One to gain contacts, information and leads OR two to increase awareness and educate yourself about jobs and the market. And when you are looking to gain awareness and education you want to be inspired.
What does that mean? It means that networking with inspirational people helps us to see what is possible, to give us courage and strength to challenge ourselves, or to give up unhealthy practices and replace them with effective ones.

I advise my coaching clients to:

- Network with people who can inspire them with their stories.
- Look for mentors who can also motivate and influence them through their experience.
- Network with other job-seekers can be useful for information and as a support mechanism. - Hang out with people who are already working in that career if they want to change direction.
And I also advise my clients NOT to:

- Spend a lot of time with people who are desperate or negative about their job hunt. - Hang out with people who are jaded or broken down by their job search. - Network with people who are not inspiring or who cannot educate themr
In Hollywood there are lots of people desperately trying to break in, who spend a lot of time with other people who are also desperately trying to break in.

Be inspired by networking!