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- [Instructor] Now's the time to ramp up your efforts to reach out to your colleagues, friends, professional acquaintances, fellow students from your time at college. In other words, your networks. Networking is a misunderstood and even feared word, but your networking skills are critical to your professional success, and you can develop these skills just as you can develop any other skills. Plugging into the connections you already have is easier than you think. We have so much access to others through LinkedIn, social media and internet searches. It's never been easier to gather information and spread the word. If you're actively looking for your next opportunity, let people know about it. Don't be shy. It may seem obvious, but you would be amazed how many times this simple step will bear results. Generally most people want to be helpful, so give them the opportunity to help you by letting them know you're looking for help and suggesting what they can do to help you. You'll never…

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