If you want to advance your career, you’ll need to build a strong network. The statistics make the case: 54% of people report getting their job through a connection, according to a 2025 survey by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. Networking has always been one of the most effective ways to ...

Even if you're an introvert or hate small talk ...

As if job fairs, networking events and coffee chats weren’t tricky enough, now we must network online, too. For some, the idea of contacting a stranger from a keyboard feels easier and less personal.