5 Ways to Level Up Your Networking

If you find networking uncomfortable, have no fear. There are ways you can make the professional connections you need to move your career forward.

Networking is a vital key to our careers and the professional relationships we form can significantly affect our lives. Studies have shown that more and more jobs are never even listed but are being filled by internal and external networking candidates. Recruiters often have interested applicants reach out proactively, time and time again, and individuals who have networked properly will be remembered when it comes time for interviewing. This means that professionals looking to switch positions may need to do more than just search job postings — brushing up on networking skills is ever more important.