{"id":8461,"date":"2022-09-13T13:29:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T20:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=8461"},"modified":"2022-09-13T13:29:13","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T20:29:13","slug":"why-networking-is-important-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/why-networking-is-important-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Networking Is Important For Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking is an awkward skill! There, that\u2019s a fact. But it&#8217;s equally rewarding for your professional life. Building contacts in all industries at all stages of your career can open up many future opportunities, even the ones you haven\u2019t considered yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ecec24e7c05\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ecec24e7c05\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/why-networking-is-important-for-success\/#1_Increases_The_Chances_Of_Getting_Hired\" title=\"1. Increases The Chances Of Getting Hired\">1. Increases The Chances Of Getting Hired<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/why-networking-is-important-for-success\/#2_Build_Healthy_Work_Relationships\" title=\"2. Build Healthy Work Relationships\">2. Build Healthy Work Relationships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/why-networking-is-important-for-success\/#3_Get_Introduced_To_A_Lot_Of_New_Ideas\" title=\"3. Get Introduced To A Lot Of New Ideas\">3. Get Introduced To A Lot Of New Ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/why-networking-is-important-for-success\/#4_Create_An_Identity_For_Yourself\" title=\"4. Create An Identity For Yourself\">4. Create An Identity For Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/why-networking-is-important-for-success\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/why-networking-is-important-for-success\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking can be quite a daunting task, especially for introverts. You have to converse, and sometimes, the conversation is nothing but a time-killer. But what are the benefits of developing this daunting yet beneficial skill for your professional life?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Increases_The_Chances_Of_Getting_Hired\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Increases The Chances Of Getting Hired<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">looking for a job<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a particular company and know someone over there, your chance of getting the job increases tenfold. An employee referral goes a long way, and the employer gets a good word about you before you even appear before the interview board.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, if you are in constant touch with someone from your dream company, you get first-hand news when a matching opportunity opens up. So you get to be one of the early candidates to apply for the same. That\u2019s an advantage you don\u2019t want to miss!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Build_Healthy_Work_Relationships\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Build Healthy Work Relationships<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a healthy network of relations in your professional life is as important as creating a good network of friends in your personal life. You always get to be ahead of your game and would get to know the industry standards and, thus, serve your clients better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking amongst your co-workers or between the departments of the same company is also a good skill to develop. If you ever need help with your project and the expert in the matter is in another department, you can easily reach out and learn. It&#8217;s an asset to your career and steers your professional growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Get_Introduced_To_A_Lot_Of_New_Ideas\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Get Introduced To A Lot Of New Ideas<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you network, you get a lot of ideas from your peers. It&#8217;s a good brainstorming session wherein your brain works, and you develop your own ideas. This type of networking would keep you on top of the game. You can indulge in the ideas proposed by others, ask them for professional help and input your suggestions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Create_An_Identity_For_Yourself\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Create An Identity For Yourself<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you network with professionals, you are letting yourself be out there and let the world know about your skill set and what you do. The more you network, the more you become a familiar face. Once you become a notable professional in the field, you will get many new opportunities and tremendous growth in your career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, you also get a lot of career advice from industry experts and some first-hand knowledge from those who have been in the field for quite a long time. These pieces of advice would do greater good for your career.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking might seem a tedious job at the start. But once you get the hang of it, you will love it. You get to be amongst like-minded people and participate in conversations that grow you as a professional and as a person.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong><em>About the Author<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Simon Chou<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the Vice President of Operations and Growth at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCjobs.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Over the course of his career, he carved a niche in brand development, marketing strategy, and online presence for startups. Prior to joining BCJobs.ca, Simon was an advisor for several global blockchain projects including Litecoin, NEM, and Ripple. In the past, he also worked with Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare space through SM Digital\u2014a global marketing agency.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Networking is an awkward skill! There, that\u2019s a fact. But it&#8217;s equally rewarding for your professional life. Building contacts in all industries at all stages of your career can open up many future opportunities, even the ones you haven\u2019t considered yet.\u00a0 Networking can be quite a daunting task, especially for introverts. 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