I didn’t say work unpaid, I said to go to meetings, play golf, etc. I mentioned volunteering for an event, but that’s limited, it’s not working an actual job for free.
Networking is important for much more than just getting a job, that’s why people still do it when they already have a good job they love. They do it to learn more, expand their influence, etc. Even if it doesn’t directly lead to a job, it will make you more familiar with your industry, and the players in it, which is important for young workers.
When you are unemployed, you are better off trying ANYTHING, than sitting at home, proud of yourself for not letting anyone take advantage of you. They’d have to know you even exist for them to do that.
I didn’t say work unpaid, I said to go to meetings, play golf, etc. I mentioned volunteering for an event, but that’s limited, it’s not working an actual job for free.
Networking is important for much more than just getting a job, that’s why people still do it when they already have a good job they love. They do it to learn more, expand their influence, etc. Even if it doesn’t directly lead to a job, it will make you more familiar with your industry, and the players in it, which is important for young workers.
When you are unemployed, you are better off trying ANYTHING, than sitting at home, proud of yourself for not letting anyone take advantage of you. They’d have to know you even exist for them to do that.