Start Here: How to Network (Even If You Hate Networking)

Start Here: How to Network (Even If You Hate Networking)

From Get Hired with Andrew Seaman by LinkedIn

December 23, 2025 · 25 min

About this episode

Andrew Seaman provides strategies for effective networking and building authentic professional relationships.

In this special ‘Start Here’ series, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman lays out a roadmap for a smarter, stronger job search. Across four foundational episodes, we’re sharing the most essential strategies shared on the Get Hired podcast to help you navigate every step of your search. For many job seekers, networking feels awkward, transactional, or even a little slimy. But Andrew believes networking doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Andrew gives tips on how to build authentic professional relationships that will serve you throughout your career. Plus, he shares his favorite advice on growing your network, getting the most out of informational interviews, and navigating in-person networking events with less anxiety. Key Topics: Why the best networking is about building genuine relationships Being "long-term greedy" vs. "short-term greedy" with your networking Expanding limited ideas about who belongs in your professional network The right way to approach informational interviews (hint: it's not about asking for a job) Essential strategies for navigating in-person events as an introvert Research-backed strategies for moving from small talk to meaningful conversation Why…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Seaman

Topics covered

  • networking
  • job search
  • professional relationships
  • informational interviews
  • in-person events
  • introversion
  • meaningful conversation

Keywords

  • networking tips
  • job search strategies
  • informational interviews
  • professional networking
  • introvert networking
  • relationship building
  • career advice

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Organizations: LinkedIn

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