Today we’re discussing networking. Yes, it gets a bad rap but networking is a necessary skill to success—and it won’t seem that hard after a little practice. Plus, according to HubSpot, 85 percent of jobs are filled through networking. Seventy percent of jobs are never even published publicly, meaning that many opportunities come from simply talking to people — whether it’s a formal meeting or over an Instagram DM. It’s a daunting reality.  Luckily, there are plenty of tactics and tools anyone can use to strengthen or build new relationships — and that’s what we’ll be covering today with the help of expert, Eliana Goldstein. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  5 Emails to Send: http://bit.ly/3l6PMkz Networking Tracker: http://bit.ly/3Yf37Gd Eliana Goldstein Website: http://bit.ly/3RDuFTi Eliana Goldstein Instagram: https://bit.ly/3HGoQQk Career Upgrade Course (use code CC100 at checkout to get $100): http://bit.ly/3YdZUa2   Episode Perks: Through a business education at Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, you will gain infinite opportunities to grow and transform both personally and professionally while learning from the brightest minds at the intersection of business and technology. Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more.     Produced by Dear Media.