Blog Post: Rebuild Your Network in 5 minutes a day - listen and call in!

Did you know more than 70% of job seekers land new careers through networking?

“Rock Your Network® for Job Seekers” shows job seekers how to rebuild their networks in only five minutes a day – online or off.

Mequon, WI, Oct. 19, 2009:  It's not what you know; it's who you know that gets you hired. We've all heard this phrase so many times our ears are bleeding, right? Here are the facts: more than 70 percent of people land new careers through networking.

Got no time? Who says networking has to be a two-hour lunch meeting? Here's a secret, you can rebuild your network using just five minutes a day! On Oct. 21, Wendy Terwelp of Opportunity Knocks shares tips, tricks, and strategies from her book, “Rock Your Network® for Job Seekers,” on the Michael Dresser “Dresser After Dark” show at 6 p.m. Central. Access the show at www.dresserafterdark.com, click “BlogTalkRadio” to listen to the show. Call: 646-478-3410 during the show to ask Wendy networking questions about your job search.

“It’s a tough job market right now and most job seekers use the “spray and pray” method. By that I mean spray your resume all over the internet then pray someone calls you.” says Networking Coach Wendy Terwelp. “Networking is 10 times more effective. A personal connection will help job seekers get in the door faster than posting resumes online.”

“I've got to tell you my biggest take away. It's from Chapter 2. I never have any time, but I realized I can easily do that in less than five minutes. I was always great at making contacts, but not so great at maintaining them. Now I can. Thanks!” said one reader who already landed a second interview with his target company.

“I will be recommending your book [Rock Your Network® for Job Seekers] to all my outplacement clients,” said George Blomgren, Recruiting Solutions Director, MRA - The Management Association.

This book contains practical tips real people can use in only five minutes a day. In addition, readers learn Wendy Terwelp’s trade-marked three-step system that’s been proven to work during workshops and seminars nationwide by thousands of people as well as by her individual coaching clients. Available to order now through www.knocks.com.