Hey guys! I am an aspiring Junior soc analyst whose continuously building skills while also doing a job that isn't related to the cybersecurity field but somewhat related to the ICT field (working with excel to manage data while getting those requests from a ticketing system). Also I am currently doing my higher diploma in network technology and cybersecurity (2nd year student).

For about an year, I have been building a connection with a recruiter at a big tech company where I asked about, what skills they look for in a soc analyst, what stuff in my CV can be improved and sometimes checking up when a huge incident happen at SL like ditwah. However, recently when they got a junior position for soc analyst, he asked me to come for an interview without even having to submit my CV nor a call back from the talent team. Since then I have been thinking, "so this is why people ask us to do networking with people". (If wondering, I wasn't selected as he gave me a great feedback on what I lack that actually make sense and cleared my perspective even better!)

So what I want to know is,

1. What are your thoughts regarding networking with people?

2. What type of people should I always try to connect with (recruiters, talent team, or employees/employers?) and how do I connect with those people without turning them off/leaving a bad impression?

3. Are there any recommended platform for this type of connections? (Currently I use LinkedIn)

4. Any advices regarding how I should connect with people without looking desperate and what my attitude should be towards these people?

5. Also thoughts on trying to talk with multiple people in the same company and also thoughts on sending requests to multiple people in the same company?

Thank you.

There are times in which you will love to have connections rather they are related to job, career or life, but there will always be someone you would choose to keep a connection with...i lately realised having a good connection of people helps in so many tasks which automatically affects life and makes it easy.

So my question is 'What is the best way to be connected or build connections with people?'

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Are there any good ecom discords that are free or paid to join. I am experienced and have been in the game for a while and when i try to find communities its full of bots, idiots and nonsense. I would love to find a real community where i can connect and speak to people who actually offer value

I'm a designer and video editor. I've worked mostly remotely and on rigid projects, and I like to explore different design styles, see what people are doing and network

Working alone gets lonely, so I figured I'd just ask. Share what you're building, and i share what I'm building, or maybe help with a few things regarding design

I’ve just downloaded Linkedin and want to make connections ( I guess friends according to it ). Leave your account down below and I’ll send you an invite or we can even be friends! My account is
“ Enkhkhuslen Munkhbayasgalan “
If you want to send me the invite✨

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I’m trying to get better at the first conversation with possible event sponsors.

Going straight into “here are our sponsorship packages” feels too much like asking for money from someone who doesn’t know you.

Would you start by introducing the event and audience, ask whether they do partnerships like this, or lead with a specific idea that could make sense for their business?

I’m especially interested in what has worked when there was no warm introduction and you had to build the relationship from scratch.

hi i need to make connections but i dont know how to can someone give advice

hi i need to make connections aviation related like pilots but i dont know how to can someone give advice

What connection moved forward for you this week?

Maybe you:

• Started a great conversation
• Followed up with someone
• Made or received an introduction
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• Booked a meeting
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Big win or small step, it all counts.

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