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Rules for outstanding careers: The best and worst ways to network

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In the modern professional world, networking is essential.

In the modern professional world, networking is essential.

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Charles Galunic

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For many, networking feels unnatural and a bit scary.

The idea of striking up a cocktail chat with someone new can make people nervous, what more the expectation of forging novel relationships just for the chance of a career advantage somehow somewhere? 

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