远离职场“雷区”
Take a class 参加一个培训班
From art design to advertising to auto repair, you should be able to find a class in your area that's relevant to your career. And you're guaranteed to meet a group of people who are also interested in your industry.
从艺术设计到广告到汽车维修，你应该在当地找到一个和你工作有关的培训课程。这样你一定会碰上和你一样对该行业有兴趣的人群了。
As an added bonus, a class can give you new skills to boost your resume and make you even more attractive to employers.
参加一门课程还有附加福利，那就是让你学会了新技能，而这些新技能会为你的简历增添光彩，能够让雇主更加关注你。
Revisit Your Past 重温你的过去
Wish you could find a ready-made network, just waiting for you to join? You can: Your alumni association.
希望自己能够找到一个已经存在的社交网在等着你的加入吗？这样的社交网是存在的：那就是你的校友会。
Most colleges and even many high schools have alumni organizations made up of former graduates. These organizations usually contain people in every occupation and industry imaginable.
大多数大学、甚至是高中都有由以前毕业的学生创建的校友会。而校友会里基本上囊括了各行各业的同学。
If your former school has an alumni group, get involved.
如果你以前的学校有校友会，那就加入吧。
Take advantage of the fact that you have something in common with the other alums. Remember: It's always easier to meet new people when you share an experience.
利用你和其他校友有某些共同点这样的优势。记住：如果你分享经验的话，就更容易结交新的朋友。
Give Something to Get Something 有付出才有回报
Sure, volunteer work lets you help others. But it also lets you help yourself -- and your job search.
志愿者的工作当然可以让你帮助别人，但是能帮助你自己，甚至可以帮你找到工作。
Consider doing volunteer work to expand your network. You'll likely meet an entirely new group of people.
考虑下做志愿工作来扩大你的交际圈。你将会遇到一群全新的朋友。
Choose an organization that's related to your profession, if possible. If you can't find a relevant company or cause, offer to help out your favorite charity by doing something that's job-related. Organizations can always use an extra set of hands to help with everything from computer work to clerical tasks.
可能的话，尽量选择和你的专业有关的志愿组织。如果你找不到任何相关的公司或工作，那就去你最喜爱的慈善机构做一些和工作相关的事情。任何组织都会善加利用额外的帮手，让他们做从电脑到文书等的所有工作。
By volunteering, you'll get a chance to use your skills, expand your network and make a much-needed contribution.
通过志愿者工作，你不仅可以得到机会使用你的技能、拓展你的交际圈，还能够为需要帮助的人做出贡献。
