Networking is essential for efficient career navigation and advancement... so important that the title isn't even posed as a question this time! Students... stop the scroll through your device and dive into this episode.

For many who are succeeding and progressing in their career, potentially even securing jobs during the most challenging of economic times, opening doors to new opportunities can sometimes attributed to the strong networking channels they have created over time. If the idea of networking makes you feel inauthentic or "icky", remember that quality networking is all about building (mutually beneficial) relationships. In a careers-context, this can be key when it comes to tapping into the hidden job market.

There are many episodes about networking coming within this season of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - so start with this one. The why. Some of the how will follow...

Don't forget to make a note of the challenge set in this episode. You can feedback about your progress via Dive Into Your Career on Instagram, Gina Visram on LinkedIn or @ginavisram in conversation on Clubhouse.

(Accurate as of  February 2021: If you are  on Clubhouse, follow @ginavisram to easily access the Education to Employment room which takes place on Monday nights at 7pm GMT)

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Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!