How to land That Summer Job - Networking Skills for Teens. Summer is just around the corner and school is coming to an end. It is time to think about a Summer Job! Your Summer Job is not only quick cash. Besides experience, it will help you develop valuable skills in order to keep the job during the school year and obtain a full time position after you graduate. Join us to learn esential networking skills that will help you score a sweet summer job. Increase your confidance, enhance your leadership skills, and learn the top 5 things you need to know about job hunting in 2012.

Do you agree that networking is the best and / or only way to find a job during difficult economic times such as a recession?  How important is it in today’s job search? Is it about what you know or who you know? Or it is simply how and who you network? How do you use a small network of people to reach insiders and hiring managers? How do you reach and talk to decision makers before the actual job opening is posted?

A cover letter can seal the deal and get the employer’s attention to your resume. This potentially gives you a better chance to discuss your credentials with interviewer.

My tips for an effective cover letter are: