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Networking Tips Remember to look up all of your old employers and co-workers. Job seekers can get so caught up in looking for positions at new employers that they neglect the co-workers and managers who already know and trust them. Make a list of co-workers and managers you have had, going back to high school. Then, call or e-mail these individuals to let them know about your job search. If somebody has moved on to a new company, that’s great! You can not only contact them at their new employer, you can also introduce yourself to their replacement at the old employer turning one contact into two. Treat the voicemail message you leave as a sales call. Rehearse and script every voicemail message you leave for potential employers. While others may leave the unplanned, unexciting message, create a message that will make you stand out. What will make it memorable? Leave an example of your good work; “Hi, this is Michael Burke. I just wanted to make sure you received the resume and cover letter I ema iled you on Monday for your accounting position. I thought you might want to discuss the part where ( I saved $27,000 last year for a firm just like yours) or ( I received a congratulations from my boss on my exceptional customer service) or ( I used my class project to help my internship employer reach out to his customers) If so, please give me a call at 612-555-1212. Thank you!”