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NETWORKING and BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

Networking will help you develop and improve your skill set, stay on top of the latest trends in your industry, keep a pulse on the job market, meet prospective mentors, partners, and clients, and gain access to the necessary resources that will foster your career development. Try to map your network and analyse where the gaps are and focus your energy on strengthening those. The Groen Sebenza coordinating team, peer mentors and fellow Groenies are your first network. Your university alumni is another network. In your new workplace you have access to a rich network. Build your networks by leveraging on your existing networks. Join forums, mailing lists, attend conferences and public speaking events in your area of interest. Then introduce yourself and keep connected to the peoples or organisation.

Make sure you have a LinkedIn profile set up and keep it up to date! LinkedIn is a great professional networking platform – use it!

https://www.linkedin.com/signup

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