Real World Tutorial: Building Professional, Social Networks

Conquering the Real World:
A Guide for Achieving Success After College

Building Professional and Personal Social Networks

Meeting New People: Tips for Building Your Professional and Social Networks

As you begin your professional life, whether back home or in a new location -- it's important to build and expand your network of contacts. And while your online social network is fine to begin with, it's better to meet new people in person... and then add them to your network on Facebook, LinkedIn, and the like.

How to Build Your Professional Network of Contacts:

At company meetings and informal gatherings
At national sales meetings
At trade shows and exhibitions
Joining professional organizations

How to Build Your Personal Network of Contacts:

Meeting your neighbors
Joining local clubs, civic associations, and organizations
Attending religious services
Volunteering

Learn more about these tips -- and 10 more -- in this article: The Art of Career and Job-Search Networking.

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