What you need to know about networking

1. Networking is not a useful way to spend your time

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2. Networking is only for outgoing extroverts who enjoy meeting new people

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3. Networking makes me seem "dirty"

1. 80% of jobs, promotions and raises are filled and are awarded because of your connections in your network 

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2. you have been networking your entire life and you may not know it

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3. if you aren't networking properly, you are wasting opportunities for yourself

1. Have a "help first" mentality 

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2. focus on building relationships and staying connected with your network 

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3. Don't keep score

1. great networks set you up for success in the future

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2. learning how to network properly will open doors that normally would have been shut

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3. you will live a more fulfilled and successful life, both professionally and personally 

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4. You will make more money down the road