You're hired! The power of networking

Issue title: Job Development

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Owens, Laura A. | Young, Patrick

Affiliations: Department of Exceptional Education, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA | Germantown High School, Germantown, WI, USA

Note: [] Address for correspondence: Laura A. Owens, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Department of Exceptional Education, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA. Tel.: +1 414 229 2869; Fax: +1 414 229 5500; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: Networking is considered one of the most effective ways to find employment, yet many in the field of supported employment do not use networking effectively. Many job developers continue to work with job seekers in applying for advertised positions. This manuscript describes ways that job developers and job seekers must work together to use their networks in order to enhance employment opportunities.

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 23-28, 2008