By: Roya Lotfi
August 23, 2022, originally published in College Voices
“Networking is a great tool for students and young professionals to get their foot in the door and make meaningful career connections.
An estimated 85% of jobs are filled through networking, according to a survey by consultant Lou Adler and LinkedIn. What’s more, jobs obtained through networking tend to be higher-quality, higher-paying jobs that last longer, according to research from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. And that same survey concluded that people who are well networked tend to advance more quickly in their careers.
However, networking can be daunting, especially for those who are shy or have never done it before. But it doesn’t have to be.”