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Role of networking in professional development One is on a constant search for resources and tools to learn new skills and revise the already learnt concepts for the progress of career. Networking plays a very important role in advancement of one's career. Many people think of creating a professional job network when they hunt a new job, but this is not necessary in order to benefit from your peers. It is always enlightening and refreshing to interact and discuss with the people of your industry. So professional network never goes waste whether you are searching for a new job or thinking of taking up some course. Your friends, colleagues, ex-employer, current employer, alumni will readily help you in your pursuit. If you do not know from where to start, consider joining professional job networks. Among online networks, LinkedIn is among the world's largest professional job network site . It is widely used by the recruiters, job seekers and academia. It is also a great source for updated event listing, which gives you an opportunity to meet different people in person for further discussion and expand your connection. Some people join professional networks to look for a mentor. Mentor not only gives you career advice but also offers valuable inputs on what steps to be taken for professional development. Some organizations offer mentoring programs. If your company doesn't offer such programs, you can approach a prospective mentor who would be willing to meet up for occasional conversations and feedback sessions. By creating such kind of valuable connections, you can be successful in achieving your professional

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Role of networking in professional development

One is on a constant search for resources and tools to learn new skills and revise the already learnt concepts for the progress of career. Networking plays a very important role in advancement of one's career. Many people think of creating a professional job network when they hunt a new job, but this is not necessary in order to benefit from your peers.

It is always enlightening and refreshing to interact and discuss with the people of your industry. So professional network never goes waste whether you are searching for a new job or thinking of taking up some course. Your friends, colleagues, ex-employer, current employer, alumni will readily help you in your pursuit.

If you do not know from where to start, consider joining professional job networks. Among online networks, LinkedIn is among the world's largest professional job network site. It is widely used by the recruiters, job seekers and academia. It is also a great source for updated event listing, which gives you an opportunity to meet different people in person for further discussion and expand your connection.

Some people join professional networks to look for a mentor. Mentor not only gives you career advice but also offers valuable inputs on what steps to be taken for professional development. Some organizations offer mentoring programs. If your company doesn't offer such programs, you can approach a prospective mentor who would be willing to meet up for occasional conversations and feedback sessions.

By creating such kind of valuable connections, you can be successful in achieving your professional

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development objectives. Irrespective of your domain or present job situation, it is important to understand where your career is heading so that you can plan your future accordingly. About Resourcemaster

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