{"id":642,"date":"2016-08-08T19:03:25","date_gmt":"2016-08-08T19:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/career.utk.edu\/CS\/NewSite_TEST\/?page_id=642"},"modified":"2025-08-01T13:47:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T17:47:34","slug":"networking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/students\/networking\/","title":{"rendered":"Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Networking is the process of gathering helpful information to research career paths and develop future job leads from personal contacts and professionals in your field of interest. Studies show that only 20% of jobs are actually posted\u2014leaving 80% to be discovered or developed. Employers will typically begin with an internal\/informal search. <\/span>Therefore, networking is the No. 1 way most people actually find a job or internship.<\/p>\n

Strangers won\u2019t put their reputations on the line for you. A relationship must be built first. A successful networker is someone who realizes the value in building and maintaining a strong networking relationship throughout their career, not just while exploring career options or during a job search. Making networking a regular practice will help you stay informed and connected in your field and ready to make a successful job change when necessary.<\/p>\n

Types of Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n