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Eight Reasons Why
Networking is Critical
for your Career
Linda M. Parsons, IOM, CCEC
Moore County Chamber of Commerce
Networking is not only about trading
information, but it also serves as an avenue in
creating long-term relationships with mutual
benefits. For those individuals who have
succeeded in their career, the causes have largely
been contributed to the strong networking
channels they have created over time.
Understanding with whom you should
network and their relevance to your career
matters tremendously. Realizing that you don’t
have to network with everyone will save a lot of
time. In getting started, first study how you can
contribute to their success, in addition to how
you stand to benefit from their knowledge.
So why is networking so important?
Networking offers the following:
AN AVENUE TO EXCHANGE IDEAS
You never can tell how much you know
without listening to other people. Truly listening.
Success in a career is largely attributed to the
pool of information or ideas you have garnered
over the past. When networks are created, they
foster a trade of ideas to sustain long-term
relationships and mutual trust. Receiving ideas
helps both in your place of work and out, in
addition to instilling best practices that soothe
your career.
IT MAKES YOU NOTICEABLE
People quickly notice others who have
stronger capabilities to make them relevant.
When you stand out in both your expertise
and the services you offer, it creates room for
partnership which in turn builds a career. Many
professionals have been able to understand how
to nurture their networking strength and create
more visibility for themselves or their business.
AVENUE FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES
When people start noticing you, it opens
the door for newer opportunities. Business and
individuals who have networked over time have
been able to expand with minimal effort due to
the new opportunities opened to them through
networking. Opportunities through networking
could be a steppingstone that could change
your life for the better.
IMPROVES YOUR CREATIVE INTELLECT
Many times, aspirations and great
innovations come from the external factors
around us. The intellectual ability in different
careers is significantly improved upon from
contacts we have built with others over a period.
Even a simple interaction with one person can
transform a year-long research work and result
in a breakthrough. Likeminded people who
have been able to share ideas have strongly
developed their intellect to foster growth in
their career path and unleash the creative talent
within.
SUPPORT FROM HIGH PROFILE INDIVIDUALS
Everybody has in one way or the other
passed through some hurdles in their career
development. However, good networking with
high profile individuals from the same career
path can serve as valuable support. Such highprofile
individuals can help you manage your
challenges effectively by giving you advice.
GROWTH IN STATUS
Developing your career status is a longterm
process depending on how you focus on
your networking. Top career individuals who
are where they are today are a direct result of
their growth in networking. The contacts you
keep influence your growth and pave the way
for better opportunities in your career. Your
connections are powerful!
GROWTH IN SELF-CONFIDENCE
Networking is the key tool to growing a
resourceful career. Training and certification
garnered from networking builds self-confidence
and promotes self-esteem. Self-confidence
that has been built over time can establish a
solid foundation in interacting with like minds
in your career. Networking also provides an
opportunity to excel during job interview
sessions. Ultimately, the more effectively you
network, the more self-confidence you build
over time.
DEVELOP LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIPS
Since networking is built upon a mutual
relationship, then having a right networking
channel can help build your career. Though
networking might not be an easy and fast
approach to building a long-lasting relationship,
by making it a two-way process of giving and
taking can open the door to a firmer relationship.
People who have made networking their sole
priority have been able to build careers relevant
to their set down goals. ☐
To learn more: moorecountychamber.com
or call 910.692.3926 to start developing
your networking opportunities today!
Reference: Forbes.com
Linda Parsons,
Moore County
Chamber
of
Commerce.
p.6 The Pinehurst Gazette, Inc. No. 136
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