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Professional networking External link opens in a new window is described as connecting with multiple groups of people to make contacts. Networking online is popular and efficient because you can connect with people from any location.

How can I be effective at professional networking?

What professional networking tools are available on the Internet?

How can I use professional networking on the Internet to help me find a job?

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As an immigrant with a professional background, where can I network with U.S. professionals in my field?
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  • College Tonight External link opens in a new windowis a networking site for college students and university alumni where people find times and events for connecting in person.
  • LinkedIn External link opens in a new window is a networking site devoted to connecting professionals.
  • FaceBook External link opens in a new window is a networking site designed to connect people of any age across the globe.
  • MySpace External link opens in a new window is a networking site aimed at youth and designed for sharing pictures and music and chatting with friends.
  • Second Life External link opens in a new window is a virtual world where each person involved creates a character who can attend meetings, interviews, and social events. This site is used by several large corporations.
  • Ryze External link opens in a new window is a business networking site that helps you grow your business contacts, find a job, make sales, keep in touch with friends and colleagues, and more. Send messages to other users, join groups related to your industry and interests, and find groups by location.
  • Twitter External link opens in a new window provides a content platform that can be used for personal tweets, networking, organizing, event updates, content syndication and research. Twitter also provides an RSS feed for every user account -  a post on your Twitter account can be sent out via RSS to your website and/or a Facebook page.
  • Xing External link opens in a new window (formerly the Open Business Club) is a business networking site where users can grow their network of professional contacts.

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