The term “networking” of evokes ideas of shameless self-promotion, inauthentic social interactions and deceitful intentions. On the other hand, for some, the term also implies community-building, meaningful friendships and honest connections.

In this episode of [in]Tuition, Flint and Laila spoke to Forest Kong, a recent graduate from the Vancouver School of Economics and currently an Actuarial Analyst at Morneau Shepell, on the process of networking and the myths that often surround it. We explored if it possible to form authentic connections in this competitive world of job-hunting, career ladders and utility seeking.