Can I just apply for a job without networking if I concentrate on a large volume of applications?

On average, every corporate job opening attracts 250 applicants. Since this is an average, it must also be true that for some jobs, there will be more that 250 applicants. Networking can help you to get singled out of the applicant pack to get invited to an interview. Networking is essential in the job hunt. It seems complicated, but really it means talking to others about your job search and career goals. You are not networking to ask for a job. Networking helps you learn information about jobs that are being created, jobs that are “hidden” because they never get posted, and jobs that may not be currently open but will be posted in the future.

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