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Why Networking Feels Broken (And Networking Tips That Actually Work) | Indeed

Networking can feel exhausting these days, so career coach Jenn Herrity and host Priya Rathod sit down to figure out what actually works now. They break down the networking tips worth your time, the outdated habits to drop, and how to know your efforts are paying off.
0:00 - Why networking feels broken
0:26 - Reddit rant that says it all
1:27 - Networking tactics that don't work anymore
4:12 - What makes a hiring manager respond
6:26 - Are job seekers leading with AI instead of authenticity
7:35 - Non-traditional networking that actually works
8:58 - When networking becomes transactional
10:43 - Networking is a long game
11:40 - Signs your networking is working even when it feels invisible
14:35 - Coming up in part two
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