How to Build Your Professional Network

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How to Build Your Professional Network | Alvin Hope Johnson | Professional Overview

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How to Build Your Professional Network by alvinhopejohnson | Feb 15, 2019 | Alvin Hope Johnson, Blog

Expanding your professional network is valuable to your career in many di erent ways, from learning more about your industry from other experienced individuals to positioning yourself for a future job. Networking is di cult, but by building genuine relationships and staying in touch with your new connections, you’ll be able to help others and take advantage of having a great network. Build Real Relationships Forming genuine relationships is the most important part of expanding your professional network. The goal of networking isn’t to get contact information for as many people as possible. Instead, you should focus on creating quality connections. Even a single genuine relationship is worth more than a multitude of shallow ones. Don’t just ask for contact information, but seek to strengthen a friendship. Invite someone for a meal or co ee and have a conversation about your mutual interests. Help Others

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