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Role of Social Media in Professional Networking
Social media has emerged as one of the most hot topic these days. It has become a vital part of almost
every field and has is playing a crucial role. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn are some of the most
commonly used social and professional networking channels. Facebook and Twitter are mostly for
personal networking whereas LinkedIn is among the world's largest professional ob network. It is
widely used by professionals for finding obs and the right talent.
!etworking in terms of one's career is all about finding a right person at the right time. This could be
for a business deal or finding employees, vendors, suppliers or anybody who can solve a problem. For
many people the primary obective of networking is to search for a ob when they need it. The reason is
most of the companies nowadays are capitali"ing the social media platform for finding a suitable talent.

Large number of companies, particularly the big names never post their ob re#uirements in any of the
ob site nor hire through agency. They are mostly filled through referrals and professional ob networks.
These organi"ations prefer to hire through internal referrals.
There is no particualr time for networking. $ successful networker has the freedom to call up an
individual at a short notice to serve the purpose. $ successful network is built gradually and is held
strong through regular follow%up. &ou cannot develop a professional network at the time you need it.

If you go to a networking event, you will see people e'changing their visitng cards. That helps as much
for building a professional ob network as &ellow (ages. For effective networking, develop a genuine
interest in the people you meet.
&our connection with friends, family, clients, colleagues, neighbours and peers are the best occasions to
know more about them and their professions. $sk them open%ended #uestions and make a note of their
answers. )ach time you interact is an opportunity to set a common ground and develop a strong
foundation for an effective network.
(rofessional networks can be best developed through active participation in industry meetings, trade
organisations and related events. *each out to your e'%colleagues, clients, vendors, bosses and even the
competitors.
(articipate in non%profit and socialt events to reconnect with alumni associations. Lastly use online
professional ob networks to create and e'pand your networks. $lso reciprocity palys very important
role in networking. $ successful networker is more focussed on offering value and developing the
relationship first. So devote time and e'pertise in helping people who need it.
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