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Networking is an essential part of job-seeking today. Whether you’re a heavy truck mechanic, a builder, a medical worker or a business professional, networking will play a vital role in your career. No matter which industry you happen to be involved in, the idea is the same - to use networking to your advantage and further your career, so it’s important to learn how to do it properly. Finding valuable networks, knowing how to network online and successfully brand yourself will all be beneficial in furthering your career as a heavy truck mechanic and setting yourself apart from the competition. Fortunately, networking has never been simpler than it is now with the rise of online social media and the ease of communication.
Networking via colleagues
One of the best ways of networking successfully is by using all the resources you have available and marketing yourself to find many job prospects you would otherwise have never heard of. Sign up to the various online social media sites, such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. These are rapidly growing in popularity as a means of networking and currently have over 200 million users. Look around for old friends or colleagues from your previous mechanic jobs and get in contact with them. Ask about their current jobs, their employers and the industries they are involved with. You will often find out about heavy truck mechanic vacancies this way or companies who may be requiring new mechanics in the near future. This can often give you a head start over your competitors by learning inside information on the business and showing potential employers you have initiative and enthusiasm for the job. Networking isn’t difficult and should be regarded as an important part of job seeking when looking for a new heavy truck mechanic job. If you are searching for a new job, it’s important to let your contacts know you are available. Mention to them your qualifications, your experience and skills, and the particular type of mechanic work you are looking for. Write up a list of family and friends who are currently employed, past and present colleagues, management you have worked under, and even teachers who taught you at school or college. Once you have your list begin contacting them one by one by either letter, email or phone. Keep it simple and informal and use this opportunity to ask questions such as:
- How can I get a heavy truck mechanic job with x company?
- Do you know of anyone I should speak to regarding jobs as a heavy truck mechanic?
- Can you think of anyone who employs heavy truck mechanics?
Using a Recruiting Agency to Network
By joining a recruitment agency, you will be given access to a massive network of employers with whom you can seek work. For more opportunities, its best to find an agency who specialize in your particular line of work, in this case one who focuses on heavy truck and equipment mechanics and management related positions. These agencies will be able to liaise directly with the human resources departments of various companies in order to sell your experience and skills. Often the recruitment agency’s reputation will rely upon your qualifications and suitability for the job in order to gain them credibility and increase their presence within the industry. To find out just how good the agency is, have a look at the job-board to discover how many heavy truck mechanic vacancies are available. If they truly are reputable, they will have a high number of current jobs available within the mechanics industry.
When you have chosen which agency you want to join up with, write to them asking for advice. Tell them specifically what type of job you are looking for, whether it’s a general mechanic or a heavy truck mechanic and offer to send them a current resume, which they can then use as a marketing tool. This is an excellent chance to network, so use the opportunity to your best possible advantage and get as much information as you can.
Maizis & Miller is a professional staffing agency for Heavy Equipment and Truck Technicians and Management related positions. If you need help writing your resume or finding a position in the industry please don't hesitate to submit your resume or contact us. Our services are free of charge to all candidates.
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