It is usually advised that having a good network of contacts is crucial for success in finding your next job. I thought I had a solid network that I've been building while I was still working at Mondelez. I was a bit disappointed in my former colleagues who certainly could've helped me in my job hunting, but none of that. Obviously I don’t have the right connections. Any good networking tips for job search?
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To the person with the viper comment-
YOU are part of why working at Mondelez is toxic!
What a horrific attitude.
It's not true either. Plenty of quality companies out there that don't treat employees poorly.
Get some therapy!
That's a sad and very false commentary on corporate life! It's people who think like you that make for the toxic environment that has permeated this corporation. I got out a while back and will tell you, you are WRONG. That's the culture they have cultivated at Mondelez! They could have curbed it had they opted to, but apparently its easier for them to just keep turning over the work force.
I landed in a place that is just the opposite. We start out day with emails from members of the organization letting us know how appreciate we are, "you are the greatest sales force of all time"! Our numbers support that!
My boss showed me his inbox when they posted a job....former co-workers from Mondelez! He laughed as did I, why would they ever let this permeate their organization.
Don't listen to the person, they are just WRONG!
There are no such things as colleagues. Every one of us, including you, are vipers writhing in the pit waiting for the next rat to fall in. We compete for recognition and status and only the strong survive. There are no true friends in corporate life. Only other aggressors fighting to stay on top. To believe otherwise is naive.
Look at opportunities where they may be growth in the future as was mentioned, otherwise you will be in the same boat just a little down the river. There are no guarantees but you can go with what you know, and that is most retailers are working towards eliminating the "middleman" as much as possible.
Food brokers are a safe move as they rep a multitude of companies and products. Look at what brokers are working in your area. While you are in stores spend your time networking...I've found all my jobs this way. The saying that it's easier to find a job when you have a job rings very true.
Not to be condescending but Mondelez has been positioning themselves to eliminate DSD for a long time, like three years at least, where people have NO excuse to not recognize things.If you are just recognizing this, educate yourself.
Lastly, take what you get regardless of pay. Be happy to get anything at this point....your first offer may be your best.
Good luck
Are you friends the kind of people who make hiring decisions and are in senior positions to hire? The higher up the people you know, the more likely they are to get hired. If your parents did it right, they've been building your connections as soon as you could walk, to the most connected people they know. The connections of your connections is critical to lifetime success.
In the end it's your job search and only you can do it. It's great to have connections but the timing of something at their work and when you got laid of will not usually align. If you're in the food business then get on all the industry related job boards as well as the generics ones. Start networking on Linkedin to find out who maybe the HR/Recruiter for a company in you're interested in and ask to connect. Finding the new job is your job now so dedicate the time. If the work you do has associations then join them. If you are open to relocation then expand your search to desired areas. If you're in things like HR, accounting/finance, IT, look at crossing into other industries the maybe growing. Be negotiable on salary if a new opportunity as great potential, benefits or a better "total comp" pack in the long run. Reach out Recruiters that specialize if you're industry or specific vocation, that includes local temp agencies if appropriate. Lastly go on any interview that is offered because every meeting is a building block to get to what you really want. God bless and much success with you're next company.