Put the ASMEorg Community to Work for You

Put the ASMEorg Community to Work for You Put the ASMEorg Community to Work for You Being part of the ASME.org Community can help you with networking and making connections, which is especially important when you are looking for a new job. Before you dig in, here are a few suggestions to get you started and ensure that you are getting the most out of your networking activitiesHave a clear definition of what kind of job and job environment you prefer. Consider everythingfield, specialty, organizational structure, company size and culture, earning potential.Think about geographyare you willing to move?Then, identify companies that fit your specs.Tap into the CommunityRight now is the time to take full advantage of the ASME.org Community. Once youve identified promising industries and companies, build and use your Network within the ASME.org Community. It can lead you to first-hand information from professionals who work in the fields and organizations youve chosen.Theres no reason to h esitate. People are often forthcoming when asked about their work experiences, triumphs, needs, and challenges. Moreover, by establishing contact, youve let them know youre looking.Build Your NetworkIf youve identified one or mora companies of interest, its time to expand your personal Network on ASME.org (learn how here). Use the Directory to identify other Participants who work in your target industries or at your target companies. Reach out to connect with them see if you can interview them about industry trends or a particular target companys culture, priorities, and work environment. If possible, talk to one or more staffers whats it like to work there?Also think about leveraging the networks of your closer connections in the ASME.org Communitythey may have connections that could be helpful.Another way to identify potential connections within the ASME.org Community is to look at the ASME Groups focused on specific industries or geographies. Join the Group and reach out to the G roup Participants for advice.Build Your VisibilityHere are just a few of the ways you can leverage the ASME.org Community to build your visibility as well as learn more about industries and companies of interestBegin using your Dashboard to expand your Network and your visibility with your followers. Share articles and links post comments and questions about the areas that have captured your interest, and get feedback from your followers within the ASME.org Community. Get guidance on posting to your Network here.Start following other Participants in industries and companies that interest you. See what they are focusing on, and add your comments and questions to engage with them. Its a great way to gain more knowledge.Be active on the Groups you have joined. See what the Group Participants are debating and add your two centsor start a discussion yourself. By engaging in these engineering-focused Groups, you gain valuable insights from others and get yourself on their radar.Bottom lin e here theres no substitute for actually talking to people, whether online or in the real world.Theres no time like now Sign in to your ASME.org Community Profile and prepare for the future of your career.Theres much more in the Doing Your Homework article. Its created to help you in your job search, and it will. For Further Discussion