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Here's how you can maintain connections with former colleagues and industry contacts through networking.

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Networking is an invaluable skill for team leadership and maintaining professional relationships. It's about more than just exchanging business cards; it's about building a web of connections that can support your career growth and development. Whether you're in between jobs, seeking new opportunities, or simply looking to stay connected with the industry, your former colleagues and contacts can be a rich resource. This article will guide you through the process of keeping those connections alive and well through thoughtful networking strategies.

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1 Online Presence

In the digital age, maintaining an online presence is crucial for keeping in touch with former colleagues and industry contacts. Regularly update your professional profiles on platforms like LinkedIn to reflect your current position, skills, and accomplishments. Engage with your network by sharing relevant articles, commenting on updates, and congratulating others on their professional milestones. This not only keeps you visible but also shows that you value your connections and are interested in their successes.

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Joel Costa

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"Maximize Your Online Presence: The Path to Valuable Connections" Learn More! I believe that in the digital age, maintaining an online presence is essential to staying in touch with former colleagues and industry contacts. Regularly update your professional profiles on platforms like LinkedIn to reflect your current position, skills, and accomplishments. Engage with your network by sharing relevant articles, commenting on updates, and congratulating others on their professional milestones. This not only keeps you visible, but also shows that you value your connections and are interested in their successes. Warning: Online inactivity can cause you to miss out on valuable opportunities. Agree? Comment and share your experiences!

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Ernesto Campese

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Online presence is essential nowadays. Commenting on important life achievements with sincere messages will leave a significant impression and show that you genuinely care about your network connections.

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Coral-Ann Birnie

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Being visible online is essential nowadays. It doesnt matter if you're using a personal or professional account. Post and share regularly and keep things light and topical. If you are a blogger share your blogs directly to your networking groups and if your organisation issues newsletters share these directly to your former colleagues to encourage their engagement.

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2 Regular Check-Ins

Scheduling regular check-ins with your network can keep the lines of communication open. These don't have to be formal meetings; a simple message or email to catch up can suffice. Ask about their current projects, share updates about your own work, and discuss industry trends. These conversations can lead to new insights, advice, and opportunities. Remember, networking is a two-way street; it's as much about being a resource for others as it is about benefiting from your connections.

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Chantelle Burton

Director of Billing Operations | Expert in Process Improvements, Financial Health, and Customer Confidence | Leader in Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Client Service
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A quick text when someone pops into your mind can make all the difference. Love people through career changes, support them endlessly, and don't be scared to make it weird by asking how they're doing frequently enough that they expect to hear from you regularly - in this case, some will even reach out to YOU if they don't hear from you for a while.

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Ernesto Campese

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Once in a while, a simple and short message can do wonders. It is important to make the other person feel that you are genuinely interested in what they do. This will strengthen your bonds and make future conversations more meaningful because you actually know the person and it is not just a superficial connection. Asking about future project, hobbies, and also more personal question on future plans for family trips, or life, can deeply enhance the connection.

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3 Networking Events

Attending industry networking events, whether in-person or virtually, is a dynamic way to reconnect with former colleagues and meet new contacts. Prior to the event, set goals for whom you want to speak with and what you hope to learn or achieve. During the event, be approachable, listen actively, and exchange contact information. Afterward, follow up with the people you met to reinforce the connection and express your interest in keeping in touch.

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4 Personal Touch

Adding a personal touch to your networking efforts can make a lasting impression. Remembering details about someone's interests or past conversations shows that you pay attention and care about the relationship beyond professional benefits. Send personalized notes on special occasions like work anniversaries or birthdays. This personal approach can strengthen your connections and make them more likely to think of you for future collaborations or opportunities.

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No?l Phillips (Hancock)

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It's somewhat of a no-brainer but act like a decent human being. If you want to remain connected to colleagues, put in the effort. Read their posts and comment on them with insightful thoughts. Congrulate them on birthdays (family ones even more so as the celebrations not posted on social media are even more important and show you remember and care). Reach out and ask how their hobby has been going. Start actual conversations and treat others with respect and and real interest. Insincerity can be seen and felt, even through words. Just be real.

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5 Offer Help

One of the most effective ways to maintain connections is by offering help when you can. Share job postings, provide references, or offer your expertise in areas where your colleagues might need assistance. By being a supportive member of your network, you create goodwill and encourage others to reciprocate. This fosters a collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and willing to support each other's professional endeavors.

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6 Stay Curious

Staying curious about your industry and the people in it fuels meaningful conversations and connections. Keep learning about new trends, technologies, and best practices. When you engage with your network, ask thoughtful questions and share your insights. This demonstrates your commitment to your field and can spark engaging discussions that may lead to collaborative projects or mentorship opportunities. Your genuine interest can be a powerful tool in nurturing your professional relationships.

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Chantelle Burton

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Ask more questions. Say what you're thinking. Probe the folks in the "room" and pick their brains; if we're not learning something new everyday, what are we doing here? Showing interest is effective positive feedback loop action. It tells your team and connections that you are consistently in a growth-focused mindset, and that you don't assume you know everything. I aim to never be the smartest person in a room, or I'd prefer to find another room to be in entirely. Be as curious about your team's clicks day-to-day as you are about the health of your industry and business. People are our greatest resource, show them you are curious and interested and watch the magic happen!

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