Building Your Professional Network

You don’t need to “know people” — but it helps to find your people.

When you’ve been out of work, rebuilding your career or just figuring things out quietly, the idea of “networking” can sound… like something other people do.

This section strips away the awkwardness and shows you how to build connections in ways that feel real, safe and useful.

From social media tips to finding mentors and making the most of LinkedIn, we’ll help you expand your career circle, one conversation, DM or coffee at a time.

No forced small talk.

No pretending.

Just real ways to open new doors — and let the right people see what you’ve got to offer.

Contents

1. Expanding Your Career Circle

• 1. Start With What You Already Have

• 2. Use Social Media (In a Way That Feels Safe)

• 3. Attend Events (Without the Pressure)

• 4. Seek Out Mentors (Formally or Informally)

• It’s Okay to Start Quietly

2. Digital Visibility — Making Online Spaces Work for You

• LinkedIn: Your Digital CV & Networking Space

• Beyond LinkedIn: Other Ways to Build Your Career Presence

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