Your Colleague Wishes to Find a Position with Another Employer

question 16

Essay

Your colleague wishes to find a position with another employer and has asked you to define what is meant by networking as a career development tool.You advise her that
it involves asking a contact for a job.
the objective is to let people know about your background and career goals and to share information so both parties benefit.
the objective is to let people know about background and career goals and to share information so the job seeker benefits.
the objective is to provide information so the employer can decide if the job seeker is the right candidate.
personal networking involves speaking to external professional contacts about career goals but not to colleagues within the organization.

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Definitions:

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