Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.: Even in a shrinking job market, you can take steps to ensure your success in the short and long term. Honing your skills is just as important as cultivating your career.
Building your professional network is essential for landing a job in any industry. Conversations with others give you insight into where the industry is and where it’s going. Creating opportunities to have those conversations requires reaching out. Attending conferences, signing up for professional associations and checking in with university alums in your field can all help you develop important contacts. However, networking is more than just engaging with groups. One-on-one relationships can also have a powerful impact on your career. Effective networking leads to employment prospects.
