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In an article I wrote for Careerealism<\/a> called Why Networking Must be More Than an Event<\/em><\/a>, I talked about the importance of reimagining your concept of networking. I recalled how I made a new connection while riding the bus by simply asking someone about the book they were reading. I argued that with every person you interact with on a daily basis, you have an opportunity to learn something\u2014so, you should take every opportunity to engage with new people. Most importantly, I said that young professionals must transition from the notion of networking as an event to networking as a series of activities.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re probably thinking, \u201cOkay, but what are some practical things we can be doing to make that thinking a reality?\u201d Briefly, here are 3.5 things that you can do at anytime to contribute to the cultivation of your network.<\/p>\n

1. Use Twitter to find professionals with similar interests.<\/strong><\/p>\n

While Twitter is by no means new anymore, the ways in which its 288 million monthly users are using it are constantly evolving. One way I recommend you take advantage of the service is by seeking out people with similar interests as you\u2014then engaging them, and following the people they follow. The obvious neat thing about Twitter as that it allows you to interact with anyone\u2014your friend, family member, a famous writer or the senior vice-president of your favourite company. They\u2019re all a click or keyword search away.<\/p>\n

2. Leverage LinkedIn to investigate career paths and professional relations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You all know the saying: It\u2019s not about what you know; it\u2019s who you know. Well, I like to say it\u2019s both. Of course, knowing the right people certainly helps in securing opportunities; however, simply knowing information\u2014knowing of<\/em> people, being aware of who is involved with what, understanding who\u2019s connected to who in your city (even if not to you)\u2014can be very valuable in navigating complex professional spheres and job markets.<\/p>\n

3. Read blogs\u2014and comment!<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are already on the Internet all the frickin\u2019 time. You might as well be doing something meaningful\u2014like supporting the work of other people by reading and sharing their content. It\u2019s such an easy way to give, to make someone\u2019s day. Don\u2019t stop there, however. If you read something, tell the author what you liked about what you read. Comment on someone else\u2019s comment. Make yourself a part of the community. Be genuine.<\/p>\n

3.5 Talk to people you already know<\/strong><\/p>\n

Often-overlooked resources are people you already know. They may be primed to help you\u2014with an uncle in a high-level position, with stories of failure and success, with a history in a profession you weren\u2019t even aware of\u2014but they simply need to be prompted, to be asked, and to be questioned. Get on that.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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