Networking Badly

Anyone looking for a job has heard about the importance of networking. But George Blomgren points out that it's not enough just to make the initial networking contact.

George spent an hour reviewing and making notes on the resume of a friend of a friend. But when he tried to set up a phone call to discuss said resume (for free!) the job seeker never returned his emails.

Can you imagine any better way to turn a willing helper into a negative reference?

Often life gets in the way of our best intentions, but when you're looking for a new position, be careful not to let it get in the way of your future.