Networking nets jobs - 46% to 63% of them!

This from today's The Executive Insider newsletter (published by ExecuNet).

According to the survey of 1,483 professionals with an average salary of $193,000, the top three sources for job interviews include:
Networking contacts (46%);
Internet job listings (24%); and
Unsolicited contact from a recruiter (5%).

ExecuNet also states that the findings of a separate survey of 181 search firms show that,

...during the past twelve months, 63% of all executive job openings were filled with a candidate that was sourced through networking. Other top sources recruiters relied on during the past year include internal resume databases, which helped fill 16% of all openings and Internet job postings, which accounted for 11% of executive placements.

If you think you don't have time to nurture your network, think about how much more time it takes to look for a job - and to land the right job! With tenures of senior-level executives shrinking to under three years, and often to less than 18 months, doesn't it make sense to invest time in career management? The ROI is undeniable.

Comments

[George Blomgren]

This is so clearly true, yet I talk to so many job seekers who don't believe it, or just don't pursue networking as a job hunting strategy. I guess it's more comfortable to sit at home, applying to jobs online.

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