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Career Support and Networking Groups
By admin | November 3, 2009
by: Deborah S. Hildebrand
If you’ve been in the job market for any length of time, you’ve likely heard about the importance of networking. In fact, ask any expert on the subject and they will tell you that networking is something you should do all the time.
That’s where career support and networking groups come in. Career support and networking groups provide practical and emotional support to those who are unemployed, underemployed (part-time workers, who need to work full) or misemployed (workers whose current job is unrelated to their career choice) by offering encouragement, empowerment, networking as well as career support and guidance.
How Do Career Support and Networking Groups Work?
There are career support and networking groups all across the U.S. that have sprung up in response to employment hardships. Generally brought together a common bond such as profession, industry, location or by personal characteristics such as age, ethnicity or religion, career support/networking groups meet on a regular to network, discuss career disappointments, success stories, offer suggestions, set goals or provide assistance.
While the long-term goal of career support and networking groups is to assist all members find gainful employment, the short-term goals are to provide a supportive environment and job-loss coping skills. Many of these groups also offer employment assistance services through affiliate programs (i.e. alumni associations and community-based organizations) or through their members.
How Can You Find a Career Support and Networking Group?
To find a career support and networking group that is right for you, research groups available in your area, attend a few sessions and see if these groups share your interests, concerns and relate to you.
If you are currently unemployed, underemployed or misemployed, there are a variety of Web sites that offer information on career support and networking groups. Sites such as this include The Riley Guide which provides free career and employment information.
Whatever your current employment status, keep in mind the importance of networking and embrace the opportunities career support and networking groups have to offer.
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Help answer the question about networking groups
I want to be an international buyer. Any networking groups?I amin an MBA program for Intl business, and will be 37 when I graduate. Obviously I am not getting any younger. My dream job is to be an overseas buyer. Hopfully this will help.
I have been a member of ISM but that may not be the organization I should focus on (its for people in purchasing and supply mgt)
I believe I would like to work for a retail firm like Ikea or Wal-mart.
I need some help. Thanks!
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Topics: Networking | 18 Comments »
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:59 am
but thanks anyways
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:06 am
ok dude u wasted my time just show us how in 2 min
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
lol remove yourself from the group and it will be deleted! lol funny group though i would have joined it!!! xD
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:44 am
He is EXTREMELY radical. He is the most corrupt, dirty, shady, inexperienced guy to ever run!
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:01 am
Try SANS – http://www.sans.org/
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:24 am
Since each branch makes its own rules, and is made up of distinct groups of people, they end up having different policies.
Yes, it's ridiculous that gay people can be in the CIA and FBI and State Department but not the military. But since there's no central policy that determines how these organizations are run (and there shouldn't be – they're supposed to be kept seperate for a reason), that's just how things worked out.
Also, one of the unusual quirks of government is that the CIA and State Department tend to be disproportionately liberal, at least in comparison to the rest of the government. Both organizations draw heavily from the Peace Corp. for new officers. They're looking for intelligent, educated, culturally sensitive and diplomatic people who speak multiple languages and are interested in spending much of their lives moving every couple of years and living in 3rd world countries.
The military, on the other hand, is drawing from an entirely different pool of candidates. And it shows.
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:08 am
Depends on how much of a risk taker you are. If you like to throw yourself into a new environment, and prove yourself under pressure, then go for the new job. But that doesn't sound like your personality at all.
You sound like you really enjoy your present job, you have a career path laid out, and you have the experience in it you need to keep succeeding. And you have a manager that you like as well, that is a huge plus! It'd be nice to have more technical experience, but would you really enjoy *doing* a networking job? Sounds like you just want to do it for some experience-it could be difficult to get back to the career path you're on now, that you really enjoy and want to continue doing.
From your description of your present job and the new job, you should stick with your present job-you're happy!
November 4th, 2009 at 5:53 am
You moved on with your life and they did not. It happens all the time and what you are feeling is 100% natural. I grew up in Brooklyn, NY joined the Army when I was 18, went to college, stood on my own two feet and went to work. Do you think I would have a desire to hang out with a friend from Brooklyn who still hung out on the streets, could not hold a job, smoked pot, and lived with his parents or off someone else? Of course not, I just tell them "I got my own world to live so maybe I will see you in the next one." and go on.
November 4th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
thank you for showing me how to do this, but is it necessary to make a ten minute video to tell us where to click?
November 4th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
I made a group, but when I try to post something for everyone to say it say it’s by me not the actual group. And I don’t know how to do it.
November 4th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
lol if you meet my maths teacher you would believe me
November 5th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Thanks dude
November 5th, 2009 at 5:18 am
November 5th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
November 5th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
November 5th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
He doesn't have a career, just a lot of hot air.
November 5th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
thnx dude my 100 comment
November 6th, 2009 at 4:16 am