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LinkedIn Networking for Biotech: Give First to Get Better Results
Episode 5412th December 2025 • Biotech Career Coach • Carina Clingman
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Networking in biotech doesn’t have to feel awkward or transactional. In this episode, Carina shares how giving first is the simplest way to build authentic biotech networking on LinkedIn that actually leads to stronger relationships and better opportunities.

If you’re an introvert, early-career professional, or making a career change, this is your practical roadmap to connect with confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why “give first” makes networking feel easier (and work better)
  • How to add value even if you’re early in your career or switching fields
  • What to say when you feel you’ve got nothing to offer
  • The biggest outreach mistakes that make messages feel transactional
  • Simple LinkedIn actions that build visibility and trust over time
  • Insights from the Biotech Career Coach community’s December networking challenge (and what drove major reach growth)

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00:00 December networking challenge and results from the community

00:30 Why introverts struggle with networking and common fears

01:00 The psychology of giving first and why people enjoy helping others

02:00 Reciprocity as a natural instinct and how to nurture contacts

03:00 Building reputation by engaging meaningfully on the platform

04:00 You have more value than you think as an early professional

05:00 Strategic introductions and becoming a connector

06:00 Using PubMed and Google alerts to share relevant content

07:00 The power of genuine enthusiasm and gratitude

08:00 Networking is a long game that pays off over years

09:00 Tracking metrics and seeing platform reach grow

10:00 Common pitfalls to avoid when networking

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