People Matter: Networking and Career Development

The IUP Journal of Soft Skills, Vol. XI, No. 1, March 2017, pp. 7-17

Posted: 20 Jun 2018

Date Written: March 2017

Abstract

Networking is the art and science of creating a group of acquaintances and associates and being in constant touch with them through regular communication for mutual benefit. Networking, as a soft skill, can immensely help in the development of interpersonal and communication skills and thus in the advancement of one’s career. This paper discusses the ABCs of networking and how successful networking skills can help one grow as a person, employee, entrepreneur, and/or businessperson.

Suggested Citation

Iyengar, R. Venkatesan, People Matter: Networking and Career Development (March 2017). The IUP Journal of Soft Skills, Vol. XI, No. 1, March 2017, pp. 7-17, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3191001

R. Venkatesan Iyengar (Contact Author)

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