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Virtual Networking 101: How to Network Online Like a Human

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A fresh approach to connecting with industry peers, potential clients, and future employers without feeling awkward (including real-life examples).

Jump to section Before you start networking Building connections from scratch Maintaining connections Don’t live in New York City or Silicon Valley? Uncomfortable talking about yourself? Shudder at the thought of asking strangers for favors? You’re not alone. A research study examining the effects of building instrumental ties found that networking to advance ourselves professionally makes us feel “dirty”. “Before I tapped into virtual networking, my circles were limited to where I lived,” says Laurel Farrer, an internationally renowned management consultant who helps traditional corporations

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