How to Build a Professional Network

Request a Consultation from an Award-Winning Recruiter and Resume Writer

(Board, C-Level, VP, Director & Mid-Career Professionals)

Foster Your Professional LinkedIn Network

While the benefits of expanding your personal and professional network are well-known, and tactics for doing it successfully are available in abundance, the subject of nurturing existing contacts is often unjustly overlooked. However, keeping in touch with people you already know can drive your job hunting efforts just as effectively as making new acquaintances, if not better.

One tiny problem – reaching out to old contacts feels awkward if you’ve last talked about five years ago. On the other hand, being annoyingly intrusive is hardly the right approach as well. So are here some helpful tips from our  professional LinkedIn profile writers on how to strengthen your professional brand and nurture your network:

  • Don’t be shy to forward interesting articles, suggest books, send invites to professional events, and offer other information if you think the person you’re contacting will find it interesting or helpful.
  • Comment on your contacts’ status updates or group discussion posts. Sincere praise or gratitude for sharing useful information work just as well as intelligent input/feedback.

how to build a professional network

  • Ask people for advice or a recommendation – everybody loves to be considered an expert in their field. Just make sure you don’t come across as pushy or a suck-up.
  • Congratulate your network contacts on their new jobs, professional achievements (successful conference presentation, book publication, prestigious award), or personal milestones. Just saying “Happy Birthday!” is a great way to remind an old colleague about your existence and strike up a conversation to catch up.
  • Post status updates. That will allow your old and new friends, colleagues, and business acquaintances to initiate contact with you.
  • Reaching out to your contacts a couple of times per year is a sensible and attainable target. However, the decision on the most appropriate messaging frequency ultimately comes down to you. Just remember not to spam.

For more information on how to use LinkedIn to help your professional network check out our blog https://icareersolutions.com/how-to-connect-with-someone-on-linkedin-you-dont-know/. Do you need help with your professional LinkedIn profile development? Contact our CEO and Founder, Arno Markus book a free phone consultation.

Let us help you land your next position by optimizing your LinkedIn profile and crafting the ATS optimized resume for you. Here’s more information about our LinkedIn Profile Writing Service and Resume Writing Services. Book a call today to speak directly with our CEO and Founder, Arno Markus!

About iCareerSolutions

iCareerSolutions, America’s #1 Executive and Professional Resume Writing Services, Reverse Recruitment, and LinkedIn Profile Development Company. 28X award-winning resume writers deliver professional resumes that get interviews. We have successfully landed our executive clients senior-level leadership positions at companies like Apple, Amazon, EA, Oracle, GM, Google, Facebook, DoJ, Gap, and 2U just to name a few. iCareerSolutions has 200+ 5-star reviews and offers a 60-day interview guarantee. Every resume template created is Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) compatible and highly customized to meet your unique needs.

Active Members of The National Resume Writers’ Association (NRWA) │ The Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches (PARW&CC) │ Career Directors International (CDI) │ Career Professionals (CPC) │ Forbes Coaches Council

One of the Top Multi-Award-Winning Resume Writing Services in the country.

Book a complimentary consultation for your Professionally Managed Job Search now!

Forbes Coaches Council
60 Day Interview Guarantee

Here are some of our Top Resume Testimonials

blank profile picture 1
I was in need of an updated resume to begin my job hunting. Arno and his company were there for me and gave multiple options and advice to help me to upgrade and better my resume. Arno and his associates were there for me every step. They gave me many chances until we finalized the product. Since the final product has been out there on LinkedIn, I have had many recruiters respond. Arno and his tea…
Bob IngersollSr. Principal Systems Engineer
Nitin Gogtay
Arno was very helpful in helping with with creating a linkedin profile, resume as well as his guidance and tips on how to make myself visible. He was always responsive, knowledgeable and fun to work with. I highly recommend him for his services
Nitin GogtayBoard Certified Psychiatrist
Dan Cernich
Arno was fantastic to work with! The structured process really helps drive clarity in brand and storytelling.
Dan CernichVice President
David Bertot
Dear Arno, Many thanks again for helping me with my resume.  It looks great, and I feel I’m in a more confident, better place to show it.
David Bertot
blank profile picture 1
I worked with Arno and his company a few years ago and the results speak for themselves. The updated resume was very impressive and useful in landing a new gig.
Deven Shah
Wes Wingo
Arno is an amazing guy! He single handedly transformed my resume into a powerful tool that has helped me to land several dream jobs. I highly recommend Arno and his services, especially during these trying times.
Wes WingoDirector Of Business Development
Yannis Sinis
Great work and Service!
Yannis SinisRegional Director
blank profile picture 1
Arno did a fntastic job in creating my resume and updating my Linkedin. He was thoughtful and helped me understand that my resume is not just a list of jobs I have had.
Brady ZagamiVice President
Joey Simons
Terrific, professional and experienced. Wonderful to work with and helped me with my resume and LinkedIn profile.
Joey SimonsDirector of Operations
blank profile picture
They helped me improve my personal Brand, they provided constructive feedback on my resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter. Now, recruiters are scheduling more interviews with me.
Ricardo

Top Resume Writing Awards

Employers who have Onboarded Our Clients

Scroll to Top
Scroll to Top