Networking Works!

The most common way workers and managers landed their current jobs was through networking, according to a survey by Hudson, part of the Hudson Highland Group Inc. Twenty-eight percent of workers cited networking, while 33% of managers did.

"E-mail and the Internet make replying to an online job posting easier than ever, but in this situation, easy does not necessarily mean effective," said Steve Wolfe, senior VP of Hudson North America. "Consequently, developing and maintaining a strong network of professional as well as personal contacts can mean the difference between landing an interview and getting lost in the crowd."

In addition, 40% of managers said internal promotions were the best way to fill an opening, followed by employee referrals (24%) and personal recommendations (20%), according to the survey.

The survey also found that 41% of workers expect to stay with their current employer for more than six years and 28% plan to switch companies in the short term. And 54% of workers are categorized as active or passive job seekers. The survey questioned 2,024 U.S. workers.

SI Report - March 16, 2007, Posted On: 3/16/2007