The goal of networking is to build quality relationships instead of racking up a large number of LinkedIn connections. Building and maintaining authentic relationships with people you reach out to benefits you personally and professionally by gaining a friend and, eventually, someone who can advocate for you when a career opportunity opens up. Hannah has this networking question for the WorkInSports Podcast:

“Hey Brian, I really liked you interview with Mattie Fowler Burkhardt Assistant AD at Nebraska. She mentioned how networking really helped her land her job at Nebraska, but that it is a long game. Can you explain what that means and maybe provide some insight into the why and how of networking, I’m pretty new at this.”

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