Networking is a great way to connect people with common interests and extract information to advance your career goals, but why are so many people hesitant to take the first step? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we share some practical tips you can use to connect with people you’re interested in learning from, where you can meet other public health professionals, and how the pandemic has closed some doors for networking, while opening other ones.

Podcast Hosts

• Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
• Linda Holdbrook, BSc, MPH
• Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

References for Our Discussion 

• Forbes: 14 Professional Tips For Networking During A Pandemic
• LinkedIn Etiquette Guide: 20 Do’s & Don’ts
• LinkedIn Career Talks: Resumes & LinkedIn Profiles: Strategies for Standing Out

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Music Credits

The following tracks were used to produce this podcast episode:

• Smith The Mister: Riviera • Mitsubachi • Clocks • Slowly • Oyasumi • Ohayo • Green Tea 
• Amine Maxwell: Good Evening • Lovely 
• Ghostrifter Official: On My Way • Departure
• Loxbeats:

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