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“Lazy” Networking

For most, networking is one of the most vulnerable things you can do. Physically getting in front of someone will always be the best way to connect — but what if you’re just not feeling it today? Take 10 minutes this weekend (while curled up on a big, comfy couch), and let’s get your career boosted. Here’s a list of options to open you up.

1. Write a congratulations card to someone who just got a promotion

2. Update your LinkedIn profile (it’s been awhile, hasn’t it?)

3. Post your goals on a social media site and ask for help achieving them

4. Challenging project on your plate? Ask your network for advice

5. Send a kind message to someone struggling in their job

6. Download Shapr and start connecting

7. Research (or begin) a side hustle

8. Make an actual phone call (gasp!) to an old coworker

9. Connect with someone you admire on LinkedIn

10. Write a recommendation letter for a colleague

11. Contact your alumni association to assist a student with their career development

12. Write a bi-yearly “what’s up” email to your mentors

13. Thoughtfully comment on a blog post of someone you admire

14. Message someone who has made an impact on you and tell them why

15. Make some changes to your resume

16. Ask a blogger if you could guest-write a post

17. Call an old client and see if they could use your services again

18. Write about a tough experience in your career and how you handled it. Post on LinkedIn.

19. Cold-email someone your resume and how you could add value to their organization

20. Ask a colleague for an informational interview

21. Write down your dream companies and do some research on opportunities available

Got any other suggestions? Comment below and join the conversation!

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