The article suggests that early-career researchers should view networking and informational interviews as opportunities for insightful data-gathering conversations rather than daunting tasks. Traditional job-seeking methods, like mass applications, are less effective. The article addresses common misconceptions about networking—such as it being solely about job searching or requiring extroverted traits—that create barriers. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of relationship building through meaningful dialogue, leveraging skills learned in research to enhance career exploration.
Effective networking is not about handing out business cards at conferences or sending cold emails asking for jobs: It's about building relationships through meaningful conversations.
Job seeking is hard and most of us are not adequately prepared for it. We often default to mass applying online, hoping something sticks.
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