Successful Networking

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Networking in the virtual community

When I took office, only high-energy physicists had ever heard of what is called the worldwide web… Now even my cat has its own page.

Bill Clinton

Whether you like it or use it regularly, the internet is an excellent invention. It’s something that can be used effectively for virtual networking. The internet has many benefits, not least its ease of use – and it’s available 24/7/365. You could say it sits there just begging to be taken advantage of. If you’re not particularly computer literate you might be hesitant about using it. For those lacking experience or confidence, real networking is a challenge. Add to that anxiety the prospect of dealing with the entire online world, and you could be forgiven ...