One of the benefits of working in an office is the people. Every day, you are exposed to a variety of similarly-minded professionals from whom you can learn and grow. However, when you telecommute or are a remote worker, it’s easy to become isolated. Here are a few ways to keep your networking efforts up to par when you don’t have the crutch of encountering new colleagues as a matter of course.
Join a Third-Party Association
Scout out the industry organizations in your field and become a member. Attend their events and conferences, and volunteer to help organize activities. You’ll learn more about your business while simultaneously building your contact database.
Start a Meetup Group
Meetup.com is a terrific way to get acquainted with other local remote workers, share war stories, and pool resources. It’s also nice to have a group with whom you can go out for the occasional happy hour!
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