From the course: How to Highlight Your Job Skills
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Networking tips
From the course: How to Highlight Your Job Skills
Networking tips
- Networking is one of those tasks that comes very naturally to some people, but for most it's challenging and downright uncomfortable. If you're not used to having social interactions with people that you don't know, it can be difficult to step outside of your comfort zone, but your future self will be grateful that you did. Networking is a scale like any other. The more you do it, the easier it becomes. But for experienced networkers and new dabblers alike, I have some tips that can help you improve your networking game. First, don't put professional pressure on the conversation or on yourself. Networking is all about forming genuine connections with people. The opportunities and job leads will naturally come later, because you know more people. As you get to know other professionals, look for ways to connect with them on a personal level. Maybe you went to the same school, or maybe there's a hobby that you both…
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