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Recently you learned about
the value of maintaining

a professional
online presence and

connecting with others
in the data field.

As I noted, there are

many professional
networking sites such as

LinkedIn that are well worth
your time and involvement.

But here's something that
many people don't realize.

Some of the best
opportunities are

never actually shared
on a networking site.

Sometimes there are
professional opportunities

that are not publicly
advertised by the employer.

There are lots of reasons why

some positions are not posted.

Maybe an employer
is concerned about

revealing details about
confidential projects to

its competitors through
a job posting or perhaps

the company HR
department doesn't have

the resources to review
a flood of applications.

Often a business
may choose to use

a recruiter instead
of posting jobs.

Let's start exploring
how you can

increase your visibility to

access more opportunities

through building
valuable relationships.

After all, the more people

you connect with professionally,

the greater your chances
are for being referred.

Be sure to follow best-in-class
organizations and

visionary business leaders on

Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Interact with them and
share their content.

If there's a post
you like consider

commenting with response
or a thank you.

You can also search for data
field webinars featuring

interesting speakers and many
of these events are free.

This is another fascinating
way to learn while

connecting with peers,
colleagues and experts.

There are also lots of blogs and

online communities that
focus on data fields.

Data and tech
companies will often

talk about what's
new and important

from their point of view

but there's a
growing community of

bloggers and podcasters who

offer great perspectives
of their own.

Now let's move to in-person
networking opportunities.

The easiest way to find
events is by simply searching

for data science or data
analytics events in your area.

You'll likely
discover a wide range

of engagement opportunities from

more formal conferences and

seminars to casual meetups
and get togethers.

Non-profit associations are
also wonderful resources

and may offer free or reduced

rate memberships for students.

In addition to networking,

learning from a
mentor can positively

influence your career and life.

As you may know, a
mentor is someone

who shares knowledge, skills,

and experience to help you grow

both professionally
and personally.

Mentors are trusted advisors
and valuable resources.

The first step in finding a
mentor is to determine what

you're looking for to narrow
down your potential list.

Think about any challenges
you face or foresee and

how to address them in order
to advance professionally.

Then consider who can help
you grow in these areas,

as well as fortify your
existing strengths.

Share these things
openly when you

formally ask them what
to be your mentor.

It's also helpful to note
any common experiences.

Perhaps you grew up
in the same city,

maybe you both worked
in the same industry.

Your mentor doesn't have to be

someone you work with currently.

Many people find mentors on

LinkedIn and association
mentorship program

or at a mentor matching event.

This really taught me
the value of mentorship.

I also learned that having

a successful
mentorship experience

requires effort and
investment in time.

Whether you're preparing to ask

the right questions
internalizing

the feedback or
scheduling follow-up

sessions but it's well worth it.

Always be open to
connecting with new people.

You never know where a single
conversation will lead.