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site.  Here are 10 of the most common LinkedIn networking mistakes: Lots of us are open networkers, meeting new folks and connecting with them for mutual networking purposes but if you have never met someone or have had little interaction with them it virtually insults their endorsement. Sorry folks. A recruiter is someone who finds candidates to fill jobs, not someone who finds jobs to employ candidates. This is a very key mistake that many people make. Always do your research before contacting someone so you are aware of their position at the company they work for.  Make sure that you visit a company's career page and if possible apply online before asking questions regarding jobs.  Doing a little bit of homework beforehand will speed up the process and put less of a burden on the person you're asking for help. If folks wanted their email address to be public knowledge, they'd put it right on their profile (and many of them do, so please check there first!). Instead of wasting someone's time and having them search their contacts, run a search yourself. You can easily find out the answer and then send an introduction request to the person (or perhaps someone else in your network) who can introduce you to the perfect target contact. After all, only you know the reason why you want to reach out and who the best contact person at that company might be. Great! But please note that I have not worked for "Acme" Company in seven years, so an interview with me won't get you very far… Oops! Please read my profile carefully before reaching out for help. Resume writing is a very time-intensive process that requires two-way discussion, extensive editing and re-writing, etc. Professional Resume Writers charge big bucks for their services because it's no easy task. Often times, these requests are intentionally vague, asking for time on my busy calendar, yet not disclosing the reason for the meeting. It would be much more professional and fort

With more than 400 million active visitors, Facebook is arguably the most popular social networking site out there. And while the site is known for the casual social aspect, many users also use it as a professional networking tool. With that kind of reach, Facebook can be a valuable tool for connecting to former and current colleagues, clients and potential employers. In fact, surveys suggest that approximately 30% of employers are using Facebook to screen potential employees - even more than those who check LinkedIn, a strictly professional social networking site. Don't make these Facebook faux-pas - they might cost you a great opportunity.