DISCLAIMER

tl;dr relationships are as important to your career as your skills and knowledge

Professional Networking

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Building relationships with people you don't work with (yet)

Maxims for networking

• Focus on other people. Ask yourself: how could I help this person?
• You never know who you might end up working with (or for)

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LinkedIn Tips

• Keep your profile up to date
• Ask your boss and coworkers to write a recommendation on your LinkedIn page
• Be specific. Link to examples of your work
• Don't connect with random people
• If you're job hunting, consider LinkedIn Premium

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Twitter tips

• Keep a narrow focus on your work interests
• Let your personality shine through (here and there)

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Networking events

• Favor talks over mixers. Go for a reason.
• Give yourself a quota. At a talk, start with the speakers.
• Follow up with people you meet
• Two drinks max
• Dry foods only. Avoid sauces.