5 Networking Tips For Online Entrepreneurs

When I was in college, the thing to do when you started looking for an internship or a "real job" was to go to all the job fairs and networking events held on campus. Because I was a student that always did what she was supposed to do, I attended these events with a suit on and resumé in hand.  And because I had no idea what I was supposed to be doing at these functions, I hated every minute that I was there.

These type of networking functions never bore any real job fruit for me.  I’d go in with high hopes but usually ended up standing around some company’s table for way too long with a group of other job seekers. After the group conversation was over, I’d hand in my resumé, grab some free company swag, and leave.  

Because of these experiences, I never understood the hype around networking.  If the point was to get dressed in your business best to stand around feeling awkward with other people standing around feeling equally inept, I wanted no part of it.

What Networking Really Is

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