Networking 2.0: A Fresh Perspective ~ Guest Post from 1stGiG

Hi guys, we have been working closely with 1stGiG, a startup in the US who is looking to change the way recent grads network and get their first job. We like what they’re doing and thought we’d give them the opportunity to spread the word. Here’s what they have to say:

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I’m always intrigued by the working world’s constant evolution – shifts in the boss-employee dynamic, changes in interviewing tactics, and even flashbacks to the resume standards of yesteryear. But what’s most fascinating, given our world’s rapidly changing social and technological spheres, is the subtle art of networking.

Over the past half century, networking has grown from a strictly face-to-face effort to one that inundates our daily lives through countless social-media outlets and rapid-fire communication. Think about it – even the most innocent conversations seem more strategic today than they did in the days of Full House and shopping-mall pop stars. From pertinent industries like corporate communications to those with few apparent ties to the digital world (dog walking?), social networking has changed the way people get hired, fired, and everything in between.

While sites like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn provide us with a wealth of networking tools, the sheer amount of information at our disposal can be more than a bit overwhelming. If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I don’t even know where to start,” don’t be ashamed – you’re in the majority, no matter your age or education level.

So, what’s a twenty-something to do about networking in an age where the act itself has nearly replaced simple conversation?

To answer in the simplest way possible – take action. As Spiderman’s father once said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” It’s up to us young professionals and recent college graduates to find ways to manage and organize the wealth of information we’ve been given, and in most cases, we shouldn’t have to go it alone.

Here at 1stGiG.com – a nation-wide career matching service that provides the nostalgic sense of simplicity networking once did. By using an in-depth career matching system to join candidates with their ideal employers and vice-versa, 1stGiG provides recent grads with career opportunities that otherwise would’ve required tireless hours of stress and networking. Learn more at 1stGiG.com.

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1stGiG.com has agreed to give us a free membership promotion for October. Visit https://www.1stgig.com/account/new and enter the promo code, “1stGiG” to sign up for your free membership.