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Looking for a Job ?

How do you find a great job in a difficult job market ? In the past , people used to send employers a resume , or a summary of their education and past jobs . Nowadays , you nee to do more . A popular saying in today's job market is " it's not just what you know , but who you know . "

One good way to find a job is through networking - meeting and getting to know people at many different companies . These people might be able to help you get a job . Conferences are a good place to network , and most conferences have social event for this reason . In many cities , there are also social events for people with a certain type of job . For example , there may be events for teachers , where they can get together to talk about their ideas and experiences . There are even social networking sites that are just for networking with people with similar jobs . Lamar Numan , a career advice specialist says networking is very important . " You need to make connections with other professionals . If you don't network , you may miss a lot of opportunities . "

Another great way to get a job is through an employee referral . For example , a friend could tell his or her boss that you would be the perfect person for a job at their company . According to Mr . Nunan , employee referral gives you a great advantage . " Bosses have to go through many resumes , so it's difficult to stand out . But if someone refers you , you will get the boss's attention . "

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1 . You should ____________________ you have worked in the past on your ____________________ .
2 . The phrase " it's not just what you know - it's who you know . " means that personal ____________________ are as important as having good skill .
3 . ____________________ means meeting people who could get you a job .
4 . Connections are ____________________ with other people .
5 . An ____________________ ____________________ is when a worker tells his or her boss about someone who could be good for a job .
6 . A person ____________________ ____________________ more if a friend refers him or her to an employer .