Build your network’s foundation by taking inventory of people you already know.  These individuals may be important contacts or they may know others who become key sources of information. 

 

Where are networking contacts found?

• Alumni organizations
• Children's contacts: PTA, Little League, Scouts, parents of their friends
• Church
• Classes
• Clubs including hobby groups, sport groups, fitness facilities, etc.  
• Former work-related contacts
• Friends
• Military colleagues 
• Neighbors
• Participants in conferences, seminars or workshops 
• Political groups 
• Professional associations 
• Relatives
• Service professionals: attorneys, accountants, doctors, dentists, insurance agents, pharmacists, realtors, travel agents, veterinarians 
• Volunteer service organizations
  

 

Compile your list of contacts and prioritize them according to their potential for helping you gain critical information related to your career goals. 

 

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