#7. DON’T RELY SOLELY ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Finding someone via social media is a good way to get a foot in the door, but it’s not as important as getting a face-to-face meet up with them. “Connecting on LinkedIn is great for helping you network, but the misconception is that when you’re connected on LinkedIn, you’re networking — you’re not,” she adds.
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If the person accepts your LinkedIn request, ask them for a business address if you don’t spot one in their profile. “Some people don’t check their LinkedIn mail often, and it’s a tough platform for ongoing conversations,” she says. “So get out of there as soon as possible and move it to their business email.”
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