Guest post by Erik Bergman.
It’s getting more unusual to see in-person events that are dedicated solely to “networking.” And that’s okay. Networking events can seem dull or even desperate, with everyone there treating them as a direct opportunity to boost their career without much effort put into making real, meaningful contacts.
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Now that social media has become such a key part of our lives, social media platforms (as well as purpose-built professional networking platforms like Kinetic) may be the best places for networking.
No doubt you’re already doing some networking online, and you’ve optimized your profile to grow your network on LinkedIn. But there’s so much more to these platforms that we can use to grow our professional opportunities and make true connections.
