10+ Best Articles on Networking
The most useful articles on networking from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
Refind focuses on timeless pieces and updates the list whenever new, must-read articles or videos are discovered.
Top 5 Networking Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on networking by Refind users in 2024 so far.
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How to make networking events less awkward: Be a croissant, not a bagel
Networking expert Robbie Samuels explains why adapting the attitude of a croissant is more likely to create meaningful job connections — and shares ways to make networking feel more natural.
How to Become Insanely Well-Connected
Chris Fralic is a world-class super-connector. Here's how the long-time First Round Partner has methodically built bonds spanning years and careers.
How to Network When There Are No Networking Events
Step one: Turn canceled conferences into private networking opportunities.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on networking—all under 10 minutes.
3 LinkedIn Side Hustle Ideas To Try In 2024
Of all the online networking sites, LinkedIn is a platform that should be an integral part of every would-be thought leader's toolkit. Here are three side hustle ideas.
Networking is a necessary — and misunderstood — skill. Here’s how to hone it.
Networking gets a bad rap, but it doesn’t have to be overly scary, shallow, or corporate.
«I figured the best way to learn more about the industry was to actually talk to people who were in it. I cold Twitter-DM’d anyone I thought was remotely interesting and asked to hop on the phone with them»
How many close friends do most people have? The answer is …
In this special excerpt from the TED podcast Am I Normal?, data journalist Mona Chalabi turns to renowned friendship researcher Robin Dunbar to tackle this question. Can you guess what it is?
«Mona Chalabi: According to Dunbar, our apple basket of relationships has an average of 150 people in it. This 150 figure is referred to as “Dunbar’s number“.»
What AI Means For Networking Infrastructure In 2024
AI has interesting characteristics that make it different from previous cloud infrastructure.
101 Professional Networking Tips
101 tips, templates, and resources for better networking. Use this guide to network more effectively and with more confidence.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on networking.
Don't Just Network — Build Your 'Meaningful Network' to Maximize Your Impact
XO Group CEO Mike Steib built his fast-track career on the power of his network. Here's his incredibly granular and specific advice for how to do the same.
Reach Out, Stay in Touch and Deepen Your Connections with This Essential Networking Advice
Networking isn't a race to rack up contacts — it's a practice of cultivating authentic connections over time. We've rounded up six tactics from the most well-connected people in the business on…
Learn to Love Networking
Even people who find it repugnant can do it effectively.
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