Four strategies you can use to reframe your networking process:
-Understanding what networking is - and isn't
-Identify people you truly respect
-Recognise how a lack of networking may be holding you back
-Identify your vehicle for networking
There are plenty of reasons professionals don’t network enough. We’re all busy. Some have stressful family obligations. Others are introverts who don’t take to the process naturally. Of course, you can find time-efficient ways to connect with others and learn new techniques that will make you more comfortable — if there’s sufficient will to change.
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