Planning to start networking to open new and more opportunities?
Here are 5 networking mistakes animators should avoid:
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Did you know?
A LinkedIn survey revealed that 85% of jobs are obtained through networking.
While this is true, most people don't know how to network effectively. Here are 6 reasons why.
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1. You only connect with people you already know.
2. Stating that you are looking for open opportunities on an initial interaction or meeting.
3. Sending cold emails without context or a prior interaction.
![1. You only connect with people you already know.
2. Stating that you are looking for open opportunities on an initial interaction or meeting.
3. Sending cold emails without context or a prior interaction.](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/untitled-21-1024x1024.png)
4. Failure to show reciprocity in your professional partnerships.
5. Only networking with higher-level networks and contacts
6. Not following through or not asking for the next steps.
![4. Failure to show reciprocity in your professional partnerships.
5. Only networking with higher-level networks and contacts.
6. Not following through or not asking for the next steps.](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/untitled-22-1024x1024.png)
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