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Venting about the 'always be networking' advice I got in Denver
I thought it was just empty talk until a guy I met at a conference 3 months ago called me about a job opening at his firm. What's the most useful networking tip you've actually used?
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the_holly1mo ago
Wait, you actually followed up with that guy from the conference, right? My best tip is to send one specific thing after you meet someone, like a link to an article you talked about. It makes you memorable without being pushy. I used to just connect on LinkedIn and that was it, but now I make a note to share something small and useful within a week. That's how a coffee chat last year turned into a freelance gig for me.
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thomasm411mo ago
Forced networking feels fake and exhausting though, like @the_holly's tip could just add to the chore list. What if you just focus on doing good work and letting connections happen naturally?
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