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I used to think networking was just handing out business cards at events. Then I spent a year actually helping people in my field without asking for anything back. The difference in my career after that was huge.
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the_margaret19d ago
Sounds a bit over the top tbh
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nancy35119d ago
The news cycle makes everything seem huge.
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victor_carr2519d ago
Man, that's the real stuff right there. It's not about collecting contacts, it's about being a person people actually want to talk to. I started just sharing useful info when I saw someone stuck on a problem, zero expectation. Those folks remember you when something good pops up. @the_margaret might find it over the top, but it's just being decent, and it pays off way more than any elevator pitch. Forced networking feels gross, but building a real rep for being helpful? That sticks.
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