{"id":18769,"date":"2025-03-04T07:24:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T07:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/?p=18769"},"modified":"2025-03-04T06:28:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T06:28:03","slug":"the-importance-of-networking-for-your-career-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-networking-for-your-career-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Networking For Your Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">The importance of networking can be understood by the book \u201cno man is an Island\u201d by the seventeenth-century author John Donne. He states that no one is self-sufficient; everyone relies on others at some point and for some purpose (personal or professional). That\u2019s the reason why networking and establishing connections are important for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Networking is one of the best ways to tap into the market as an individual and stand out in the crowd. It increases the chance of getting noticed and opens doors for various opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px; color: #993366;\">Networking is not about just connecting people. It\u2019s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities. \u2015 Michele Jennae<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Let\u2019s understand more about networking by its definition, importance, the ways to establish it, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 24px;\">Key Points of the Article<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e253922e1eb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2a9fc9;color:#2a9fc9\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2a9fc9;color:#2a9fc9\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e253922e1eb\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-networking-for-your-career-2\/#A_Brief_About_Networking\" >A Brief About Networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-networking-for-your-career-2\/#Importance_of_Networking\" >Importance of Networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-networking-for-your-career-2\/#How_is_Networking_Useful_for_Career_Counsellors\" >How is Networking Useful for Career Counsellors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-networking-for-your-career-2\/#Learn_How_to_Build_Your_Network\" >Learn How to Build Your Network\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-networking-for-your-career-2\/#What_We_Have_to_Offer_for_Building_the_Network\" >What We Have to Offer for Building the Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-networking-for-your-career-2\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Brief_About_Networking\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 24px;\">A Brief About Networking<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Networking helps to establish and maintain long-term associations for the mutual benefit of people. It is like a reciprocal relationship; it gives back as much as you put in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Establishing a network is one of the best ways to connect people and make contacts by communicating on different platforms. No matter what stage of your career you&#8217;re in, whether you have just stepped into the professional world, started an organization, or built a great professional reputation, networking is incredibly useful for your career growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"&quot;The Biggest Mistake I&#039;ve Ever Made&quot; | Shark Tank&#039;s Kevin O&#039;Leary &amp; &quot;The Mooch&quot; Anthony Scaramucci\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4-xSdluqRig?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">To know how networking is helpful to boost your career, understand its importance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Networking\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 24px;\">Importance of Networking<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Interacting with people gives you a broader scope of life. It increases your confidence and broadens your way of thinking every time you socialize with people from diverse backgrounds, ages, etc. Networking teaches you to become a better team player. To understand the importance of networking, take a look at the points mentioned below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><b>An Avenue to Exchange Ideas: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying up to date with the changes in the industry is necessary for all of us. To know what\u2019s new in the market, we read up industry news or surf the web, but there\u2019s a wealth of knowledge out there that you get by simply talking to other professionals from your industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">You can never understand how much you know without listening to others. People are a pool of information, ideas, and experience. Listen to them, know their experiences, and share yours to sustain long-term relationships and mutual trust. It helps both in your place of work and out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Makes You More Visible: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many professionals find it difficult to get the limelight. It requires a lot of effort. However, networking makes you visible to the right people. You can be a person that \u2018everyone knows\u2019 if you have the right contacts. People help you with meeting new people and making connections. With your stronger capabilities, expertise, and services, you can be known to everyone.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Open Doors for Opportunities: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people start noticing you, the doors of new opportunities automatically open for you. Opportunities mean meeting the right people, prospecting clients, sharing experiences, helping people professionally, and growing your career.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Those who spend time on networking can easily start their careers or expand their business. Networking offers them the opportunity to use their skills more positively and proactively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Boosts Your Confidence &amp; Self Esteem: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the major benefits of professional networking. It increases your confidence level and self-esteem.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Interacting with people of different or the same backgrounds is the key tool to a resourceful career. It helps you share your thoughts confidently whenever you interact with somebody, give your opinion, or even get introduced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Expands Your Network Support: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of networking can be understood by the support it builds for people. It helps to build a support network that assists you when you need them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">It is like a channel, \u2018People for People\u2019 who are always there when you need them. From building your career to establishing your business, network support helps you to stand out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Networking_Useful_for_Career_Counsellors\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 24px;\">How is Networking Useful for Career Counsellors?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Like any other professional, career counsellors also get various benefits from networking. It is one of the most powerful ways to meet new people and learn new skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">As a career counsellor, you get the chance to meet clients with different backgrounds, having different thought processes and cogitation. Networking helps to increase the number of clients and makes you understand the different personalities you may meet in future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">So, on a broader level, networking lets us know divergent kinds of people and understand their thought processes. It helps to make strong connections and relationships that can be beneficial later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to learn the art of career counselling and build a network with highly skilled people, this is the right place. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Career Counsellor program<\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Univariety, in collaboration with UCLA Extension, is your thing. It is an all-in-one guide to learn techniques and trends about career counselling and joining our different communities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">The Global Career Counsellor program is formed to empower professionals who want to guide students towards the right career path. This program is divided into several modules that take you on the journey of becoming a professional career counsellor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Career Counselling program supports building a network. So, the team behind our counselling program presents an exclusive community for our Global Career Counsellor enrolled candidates \u2018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/368972254327016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Career Counsellor &#8211; Talent Pool<\/a>\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The community possesses highly determined &amp; progressive members who are on the way to becoming trained professional career counsellors. Global Career Counsellor &#8211; Talent Pool helps to share knowledge, learn more about career counselling, and become a highly-skilled career counsellor.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also bring together our Global Career Counsellor graduates through an exclusive community, the \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/gccinnercircle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inner Circle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. It is a private &amp; exclusive community of Global Career Counsellor program alumni that fosters an atmosphere of continuous learning, collaboration, and support.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">If you are a Global Career Counsellor graduate and haven\u2019t joined Inner Circle, connect to the community and build your network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">People from different educational or professional backgrounds often find it difficult to change their career paths and become professional career counsellors. Take a look at the inspiring story mentioned below and know how people are doing excellent in career counselling.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18774\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18774\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aesha-Shah.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18774 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aesha-Shah-300x276.jpg\" alt=\"Global Career Counsellor\" width=\"300\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aesha-Shah-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aesha-Shah-768x708.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aesha-Shah.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Aesha Shah<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet Aesha Shah, who restarted her career at the age of 40. It all started when she took a break from her successful teaching job to raise her newborn. During the break, Aesha started blogging about her parenting journey and found hundreds of readers who resonated with her. Blogging was something she was passionate about. Soon, her blog gained recognition and started featuring in India&#8217;s directory of top blogs every year. To know more about her journey, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/globalcareercounselling\/photos\/a.1873879865960193\/4104859052862252\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read Here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_How_to_Build_Your_Network\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 24px;\">Learn How to Build Your Network\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">If you have understood the importance of networking, it\u2019s time to implement it. Check out some ways to grow your network and establish new connections:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Join Groups &amp; Create Groups: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining groups takes you to larger audiences of the same interests. If you are an individual career counsellor or run an organization, joining business groups and attending events is very important.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Group admins look for new members who are active and can get involved easily. Therefore, volunteering in a group quickly helps make new connections and offers value to others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">If you have joined different professional networking groups, now it\u2019s time to start your own. It is one of the best ways to meet people and establish connections. Start with a nonprofit or an informal group. Create a page on LinkedIn or Facebook and start engaging. This helps to get known to others easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">For Instance, the Inner Circle. As we mentioned above, the team behind Univariety and the Global Career Counsellor program believes in building the network and establishing new connections. That\u2019s why we started this non-profit community for Global Career Counsellor program graduates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px;\">In this private community on Facebook, Global Career Counsellor alumni communicate, share their experiences, knowledge, and learnings. You can learn, make connections, and also get earning opportunities on this platform. This is a great medium for those career counsellors who want to excel in the industry.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IC.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IC.jpg\" alt=\"Inner Circle\" width=\"820\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IC.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IC-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IC-768x292.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/inner-circle-alumni-of-global-career-counsellor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to check out glimpses of the Inner Circle.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Attend Events (Online\/ Offline): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking events are some of the richest sources of building relevant connections. While talking about events, people often ask which kind of networking event is beneficial, face-to-face or Online? The answer is both. Whether it is a virtual event or an in-person event, career professionals should attend these occasions consistently.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Professional communities or groups also conduct such events where people with the same interests can interact, share their experiences, and make connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px;\">For instance, we at Inner Circle also conduct webinars and other social events for our members and provide them with a platform where they can establish strong networks. We offer specified days for various events so that the members can easily cope with our programs and take the benefits.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Events.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Events.jpg\" alt=\"Events\" width=\"1047\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Events.jpg 1047w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Events-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Events-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Events-768x426.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1047px) 100vw, 1047px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Nurture Your Network: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing connections is not the only way to fast-track your career, but nurturing your links is equally important. It offers you the opportunity to make a chain of associations. Along with meeting people, you should also follow up with them once the event is over.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Collect their visiting cards, and you can simply send an email with some lines like, &#8220;It was really a pleasure connecting with you in the event. We didn\u2019t get much time to speak in detail about your work. If you are interested, let\u2019s meet or connect over a phone call to discuss further&#8221;. This helps to continue the conversation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">If you share a nice bond with anyone, wish them on their birthdays and anniversaries. Send a handwritten card. It helps to make the bond stronger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nurture-Your-Network.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nurture-Your-Network.png\" alt=\"Nurture Your Network\" width=\"492\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nurture-Your-Network.png 492w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nurture-Your-Network-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nurture-Your-Network-70x70.png 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Be Active on Social Media Platforms: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media is the key to the network. It helps make your connections better and stronger. Start using social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc, and share the relevant content on them. These platforms offer a large, broad array of people from all over the world to build strong professional relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">You can join conversations in discussion forums on LinkedIn or Twitter page. Share your learnings and achievements with people. Practice your delivery and tweak it based on reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18775\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18775\" style=\"width: 511px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ActiveOnSocialMedia.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18775 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ActiveOnSocialMedia.jpg\" alt=\"ActiveOnSocialMedia\" width=\"511\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ActiveOnSocialMedia.jpg 511w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ActiveOnSocialMedia-300x256.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18775\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">talenalexander.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_We_Have_to_Offer_for_Building_the_Network\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 24px;\">What We Have to Offer for Building the Network<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Knowing the importance of networking, our Global Career Counsellor program opens doors to a bright future and a world of learning opportunities. This program is open for teachers, counsellors, housewives, and anybody who is passionate about making a difference in a student\u2019s life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">It offers a deep dive into the different training modules and assessments. The enrolled candidates benefited from live interacting learning, real-life case studies, live workshops, specialized programs, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">This program makes you skilled enough to understand the issues of students and come up with the best possible solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px;\">Along with learning opportunities, Global Career Counsellor also offers an exclusive platform for the graduated alumni to establish networks. The Global Career Counsellor program graduates can join our community Inner Circle and use this platform to establish new connections and grow better. Join the Inner Circle and get benefited with learning opportunities, earning opportunities, and making a bright career in career counselling.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GCC-Image.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GCC-Image.png\" alt=\"GCC\" width=\"836\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GCC-Image.png 836w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GCC-Image-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GCC-Image-768x491.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/univariety1.viewpage.co\/GCC-blog-call-back-request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLICK HERE <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to speak to our expert advisor about the Global Career Counsellor program.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 24px;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">The importance of networking can be understood by the opportunities it provides. One can meet new people, improve their communication skills, and fast-track their career growth. It increases the chances of getting referrals and clients and provides visibility in the industry. Therefore, I need to stablish networks to grow more in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 20px;\">Grow Your Network with a <a href=\"https:\/\/globalcareercounsellor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Career Counsellor<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/368972254327016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Career Counsellor &#8211; Talent Pool<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/gccinnercircle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inner Circle<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The importance of networking can be understood by the book \u201cno man is an Island\u201d by the seventeenth-century author John Donne. He states that no one is self-sufficient; everyone relies on others at some point and for some purpose (personal or professional). 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