When it comes to recruitment, more often than not it’s not what you know but who you know. Having a little black book of candidates can certainly make your job easier, but how do you grow your network?

The answer’s simple. To grow your network you need to network. Attend relevant industry events, sign up to seminars and workshops and do as much as you can to meet new people.

Earlier this month, Mairead Moore, one of our partners in Northern Ireland represented KnownFour at Digital DNA, a leading business and technology event held annually in Belfast.

With the strapline ‘inspire, engage, grow’ Digital DNA offered over 65 speakers, 50+ exhibitors, 18 workshops and five stages to help delegates understand and implement digital technology into their business.

Not only did the event serve to help businesses develop and grow their offering but it was also a fantastic opportunity to network with other like-minded people and businesses. In fact, Mairead, our partner managed to walk away with two potential candidates to place in current roles alongside a whole host of new contacts.

These events can be hugely motivational and rewarding and as well as all the knowledge and expertise that you’re exposed to, you can also share your experience through social media, connecting with those around you and the influencers you meet along the way. Again, a fantastic way to grow your network on a digital level.

Social media has a huge role to play in how we run our daily lives and can be hugely beneficial for businesses, so utilise every opportunity by sharing content with followers and fans.

Live tweeting from events, sharing what you’ve seen or heard is a great way of keeping your followers up to date with what you’re doing and shows that investing in development is key to your business, which could make you a more attractive option.

Facebook Live even gives you the chance to give your own opinion or summarise what you’ve seen, heard and learnt, so again, placing you at the forefront of client’s and candidates minds.

The Digital DNA event is just one example of how effective networking events can be but there are literally hundreds of similar events out there, as well as networking groups that you can join and do business with on a monthly basis.

Recruitment is all about who you know so maybe it’s time to get yourself out there and network to improve your net worth.