Establishing a network that supports your career goals is much like setting up a job search. Watch this video for 5 steps to strategically networking and download our step-by-step guide phoenix.edu/blog/strategic-networking-why-it-pays-to-plan/.

Of all the steps to grow your career, strategic networking may be the most intimidating. Writing resumés and building a brand, after all, can be done in the relative obscurity of your home office. But networking is a necessary evil, according to the experts. In fact, it can be downright foundational to your success in finding and developing the career you want.

In this video, University of Phoenix career advisor Carla Hunter shares her 5 resumé tips. If you're looking for a specific tip, check the timestamps below.

0:38 - Tip 1: Establish goals for what you want to get out of your network

1:05 - Tip 2: Outline parameters for the audience you want to target to make more effective connections

1:44 - Tip 3: Tap into your current professional network to find new members

2:11 - Tip 4: Focus on the people, not the pitch - networking is all about building relationships

2:29 - Tip 5: Nurture your network by keeping in touch and being a helpful resource

Need more career help? Watch all of the videos in the Careering Essentials series for more great career content, such as how to write a cover letter or how to network, to help you prepare for your next career step. And visit phoenix.edu/blog/career-planning for more great career content, samples, templates and tips.

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