Networking

Aug 26, 2020 38 Comments

How do you go about networking professionally these days?

Prior to covid I had opportunities to show up and exchange info at local conferences and chapter meetings. Recruiters also seemed more reachable and proactive at the time than these days where I'm sure it's a buyer's market.

Any particular strategy you have to maintain and expand your professional network, especially at times like this?

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TOP 38 Comments
  • New
    ocean.

    New

    ocean.
    I reach out cold to people on LinkedIn and have had a surprisingly positive response rate. I’ve met quite a few people over Zoom as a result.
    Aug 27, 2020 3
  • EY
    fjrhfjdkb

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    fjrhfjdkb
    I’m currently doing 0 networking... maybe I should start again
    Aug 28, 2020 2
  • Imperial Capital
    vodkawater

    Imperial Capital

    vodkawater
    The best way to network is not even trying. Just go out and do things and chat with people
    Aug 27, 2020 2
  • Citibank / Finance
    MMT2020

    Go to company page Citibank Finance

    MMT2020
    I think a LinkedIn connection with a concrete 2 to 3 sentence message will be more effective than you imagine
    Aug 27, 2020 3
    • PwC
      cylinders

      Go to company page PwC

      cylinders
      Having some substance in the LinkedIn message with a personal intro usually does the trick
      Aug 28, 2020
    • Imperial Capital
      WLR1

      Imperial Capital

      WLR1
      Find some common interest and speak to that as well
      Aug 28, 2020
  • Honestky usually through friends or events. Realized people who work a lot don’t want to talk about work outside of it so useful to meet in fun places
    Aug 27, 2020 3
    • PwC
      cylinders

      Go to company page PwC

      cylinders
      Through school network or friends from college really help
      Aug 28, 2020
    • Imperial Capital
      WLR1

      Imperial Capital

      WLR1
      Totally agree. Meeting someone in a social setting is key
      Aug 28, 2020