Electrical Engineer (JMR)

Want to boost your chances of finding a new job while helping others find work? You may be tempted to reject the idea because you do not have time left after looking for a job for yourself, but there is a benefit that you may not have thought of: by helping a friend or a colleague find a job you can improve your own career prospects also! First and foremost, your friends and colleagues will appreciate this and are likely to return the favor to you one day when you need it. Also, if you refer a friend to another employer and if they get hired, the hiring company may remember you as a helpful ally in their recruiting efforts for other jobs in the future. One of those other jobs could be your next dream job!

If you decide to help someone find a new job as described above, be sure to do so only for people you know and trust to be competent and reliable workers so that your efforts do not backfire later on. You can make this work best when you share copies of your resume with those people while asking them to share theirs with you, so that anyone among you can send a copy to a hiring manager (or send a resume to us) whenever a new opportunity appears. Be sure to ask permission first, and keep your associates informed whenever making referrals. When done right, this tactic can quickly grow your career to new heights and you will have the gratitude of your colleagues and friends also. In the end, paying it forward when it comes to helping people find jobs can be very rewarding and could get you the same benefit also in the future!

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