Nowadays, you rarely get anywhere without having a connection. It’s a fact of life. Often, those who secure a job after college return to the employer they worked for on work placement or get a job with someone they’ve known or have met along the way. Networking is a vital part of working life but how can it benefit you?

You could meet your next employer out and about, so you might as well try and impress them

You could meet someone with the same background but in a completely different area of work or with a different background. For example, in the Agricultural Science Association (ASA), the common factor is that everyone has a Level 8 agricultural degree or is working in the agri-food industry but people could be working in different areas or have different primary degrees. You could meet your next employer out and about, so you might as well try and impress them.

Sharing is caring

When you network you have the opportunity to learn from your peers or others in the industry, whether it be social media skills or knowledge in a particular area.

They say travel broadens your horizons, well so does networking. Meeting people and having discussions with others can challenge you but also improve your way of thinking.

Advice and support

If you’re stuck in a rut or wondering where to go next, it can always be useful to talk to someone else. Don’t be afraid because you feel embarrassed.

It’s likely someone else has been there before and if they haven’t experienced it personally, they will point you in the direction of someone who has and you can learn how they got over it.

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