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What to Say When You’re Reaching Out to Someone on LinkedIn

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Networking effectively online is key for young people seeking their next role, wanting to learn more about industry trends, or make meaningful connections. Where your work meets your life. See more from Ascend here. If networking isn’t at the top of your to-do list, it should be — unless you’re Beyoncé. For those of us who aren’t Queen Bey, cultivating your network offers many benefits: greater learning opportunities, broader career prospects, access to leaders’ insights, and more immediate job options, among others. But what previously took place face-to-face in local meetups, alumni gatherings, industry conferences, and happy hours is now largely confined to video due to the global pandemic. Still, effective networking online is key for young people seeking their next role — possibly a remote job, given broader industry trends and permanent WFH announcements from major companies like Facebook and Twitter. LinkedIn may be your best shot at expanding your network while so many people a

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