How to: Find a job now

Launch your networking

Craft your networking message, update your social media profiles, and reach out to contacts about job openings.

First visit Elevator speech

An elevator speech is a two-minute description of your job goals, top skills and experience, and what kind of help you’d like to ask for. Follow the instructions on this page to write out a message, and how to ask for contacts or company recommendations.

Next go to Take your network online

Improve or create your social media profiles using the ideas from this page. Next, search your online or in-person networks to find contacts who work in a field or organization related to your target job title/s. Reach out to them via social media, e-mail, or a phone call, using your elevator speech with a concise, professional message. Be sure to thank them for their time and feedback.

To do: Write a short elevator speech or message. Update your social media profiles and identify 3-4 appropriate contacts. Reach out to them with your elevator speech and note any recommendations you want to follow up on.

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