--- title: How to Network Your Way to a Job description: Tips for Networking Your Way to a Job image: https://www.uattech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2018-07-16-at-10_06_48-AM-1.png --- [![image-26](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/Logos/image-26.png?width=99&name=image-26.png "image-26")](https://www.uat.edu/) ** - [Home](https://www.uattech.com) - [Majors](http://www.uat.edu/advancing-technology-degrees) - [About UAT](https://www.uat.edu/about-uat) - [Request More Information](https://www.uat.edu/request-info) [![Take a Virtual, Interactive Tour ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3455363/92ff0e66-7821-430b-88c3-a32c82c5bda2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3455363/92ff0e66-7821-430b-88c3-a32c82c5bda2) # University of Advancing Technology's Official Technology Blog ALL CATEGORIES - [all Categories](https://www.uattech.com) - [ Advancing Computer Science ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/advancing-computer-science) - [ Advertising Art ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/advertising-art) - [ Artificial Intelligence ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [ Business Technology ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/business-technology) - [ Cyber Security ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/cyber-security) - [ Data Science ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/data-science) - [ Digital Maker and Fabrication ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-maker-and-fabrication) - [ Digital Marketing ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-marketing) - [ Digital Video ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-video) - [ Game Studies ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/game-studies) - [ Human Computer Interaction ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/human-computer-interaction) - [ Robotics and Embedded Systems ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/robotics-and-embedded-sytems) - [ Software Engineering ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/software-engineering) - [ Virtual Reality ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/virtual-reality) - [ Alumni ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/alumni) - [ Behind the Bits Magazine ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/behind-the-bits) - [ Career and Work ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/career-and-work) - [ Competitions ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/competitions) - [ Events ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/events) - [ Geek411 Magazine ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/geek-411) - [ Graduate Studies ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/graduate-studies) - [ Military ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/military) - [ People, Places and Things ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/people-places-and-things) - [ Perimeter83 ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/Perimeter83) - [ Student Innovation Project (SIP) ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/student-innovation-project) - [ Student Work ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/student-work) - [ Technology News ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/technology-news) - [ UAT Life ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/UAT-life) - [ UAT News ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/UAT-news) [Events](https://www.uattech.com/tag/events), [Business Technology](https://www.uattech.com/tag/business-technology), [Career and Work](https://www.uattech.com/tag/career-and-work)   |   9 Min Read ## How to Network Your Way to a Job ![Picture of James Bingaman](https://www.uattech.com/hubfs/Logos,%20Buttons,%20Icons%20(Non%20UAT)/UAT-Logo-new.jpg) [ Written by James Bingaman ](https://www.uattech.com/author/james-bingaman) [Eighty precent](https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/316552) of jobs are not posted online. So how do you find those open jobs and the hiring managers? An over-looked way to network with industry professionals or like-minded individuals is to join a group. Hiring managers specifically look for people who proactively contribute to their community, present at events and mentor others. But the benefits of joining a group go beyond just networking. Groups give you the social life that many people may leave behind due to their commitments to work/family/school.     ![](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2018-07-16-at-10_06_48-AM-300x294-1.png?width=300&name=Screen-Shot-2018-07-16-at-10_06_48-AM-300x294-1.png) Image: [Arizona Hawks](https://usafl.com/clubs/arizona)   Story time! The first thing I did when I moved to Arizona was join a group that would provide me with that social aspect that I knew I would need to be successful. As an Australian, I grew up playing [Australian Rules Football](https://deadspin.com/the-complete-guide-to-understanding-australian-rules-fo-1795130938) (footy) but stopped when I moved to the US for college. My graduate coursework and final project focused on how to expand the game here in the United States. I joined a local club just to see how it was. Within a few weeks, I felt like I had 30 new friends.   Joining the Arizona Hawks has also helped me professionally. Not only am I actively networking, but my own graduate work is being used by the club. I am writing and creating content for them, which not only keeps my mind sharp, but gives me a way to improve my artistic passions.     ![](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2018-07-16-at-10_04_24-AM-300x190-1.png?width=300&name=Screen-Shot-2018-07-16-at-10_04_24-AM-300x190-1.png) Image: [Desert Blockchain](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EjwDG7DSuY)   Maybe joining a group is not as easy for you. Maybe you get nervous talking with new people. That feeling is totally normal. Try out these icebreakers:   - Why did you come to the event tonight? - What do you think about [an exciting piece of relevant industry news]? - What’s your story? - What are you working on? - How did you hear about this event? - Where did you get your [bag/necklace/shoes]?   Go into it understanding that networking and getting a job is not the only reason to join a professional group. It's okay to join a group for the pure fun of it all. If anything, it allows you to build communication and teamwork (hmm, wonder when those could come in handy?).   ![](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2018-07-16-at-10_05_16-AM-289x300-1.png?width=289&name=Screen-Shot-2018-07-16-at-10_05_16-AM-289x300-1.png)   **Pro tip: Always remember to ask how you can help the other person.**   People will see right through insincere attempts to speed network your way to a job. Instead, join groups such as [Girls in Tech PHX](https://www.facebook.com/GITPhoenix/) that focus on supporting the community and mentoring young people.   Check out a few local groups that may pique your interest:    [https://www.meetup.com/Phoenix-ReactJS/](https://www.meetup.com/Phoenix-ReactJS/)  [https://www.meetup.com/Desert-Blockchain/](https://www.meetup.com/Desert-Blockchain/)  [https://www.meetup.com/phxmobi/](https://www.meetup.com/phxmobi/)  [https://www.meetup.com/Central-Cyber-Security-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Central-Cyber-Security-Meetup/)  [https://www.meetup.com/UX-in-Arizona/](https://www.meetup.com/UX-in-Arizona/)  [https://www.meetup.com/HackerNestPHX/](https://www.meetup.com/HackerNestPHX/)  [https://www.meetup.com/AZ-Cyber-Warfare-Range/](https://www.meetup.com/AZ-Cyber-Warfare-Range/)  [https://www.meetup.com/Phoenix-VR-For-Good-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Phoenix-VR-For-Good-Meetup/)  [https://www.meetup.com/Game-CoLab/](https://www.meetup.com/Game-CoLab/)  [https://www.meetup.com/Outgoing-Introverts-of-Phoenix/](https://www.meetup.com/Outgoing-Introverts-of-Phoenix/)    Need help identifying groups to join in your area? 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