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4 - Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - Women In Business - Red Bluff Daily News 3 ways women can build and maintain professional networks Established profes- sionals often tout the importance of build- ing strong networks. In fact, a 2017 global survey from LinkedIn found that nearly 80 percent of profession- als consider profes- sional networking to be important to their ca- reer success. Professionals may see networking as a great way to land their next job, but establish- ing strong networks can pay dividends even for those people who have no immedi- ate plans to leave their current companies. Small Business BC, a resource that caters to entrepreneurs in British Columbia, notes that successful networking can lead to referrals and new partnerships and raise the profiles of professionals and the companies they work for. The LinkedIn survey supports that notion, noting that one-quarter of pro- fessionals across the globe have established new business partner- ships through LinkedIn Messaging. Of course, networking often helps people find new jobs as well, as the LinkedIn survey also found that 70 percent of people hired in 2016 found work at companies where they had exist- ing connections. Women can employ various strategies to build strong networks and maintain those networks once connec- tions are established. 1. Join professional organizations. Professional organi- zations provide great networking opportu- nities, serving as av- enues to begin new business relationships. Many such organiza- tions host annual con- ferences, and attend- ing these conferences can help women main- tain the relationships they develop through their participation in these groups. That's an important benefit, as the LinkedIn survey found that 38 percent of professionals admit- ted they find it hard to stay in touch with their network. 2. Offer help as much as you seek it. The LinkedIn survey found that only 48 per- cent of professionals keep in touch with their networks when things are going well in their career. By reaching out to a network when things are going well, women are showing a willingness to offer help as much as seek it. That can lead to stron- ger, more easily main- tained networks. 3. Schedule net- working each week. Build networking into your weekly schedule. Even the busiest pro- fessionals can find time each week to email someone in their net- work to see how things are going or share up- dates on previous col- laborations. That's a quick and easy way to maintain connections. The value of net- working is undeniable. Women can take var- ious steps to build strong networks and maintain those rela- tionships for years to come. e latest in Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Dry Eyes, and Glasses! Brian Haugen M.D. Stacy Cullum O.D. NORTHRIDGE EYE CARE 530 Main Street Red Bluff, CA 96080 530.529.1750 northridgeeyecare.com Aer having your eye exam with Dr. Cullum, come see Lynda or Yajaira in our boutique optical to see our wide selection of frames available to fit your needs. Being an open vision insurance provider, we have something to fit everyone. With a combined 56 years of experience, let Dr. Cullum, Lynda and Yajaira take care of your eyecare and eyewear needs.

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