Here's a few tips for those starting out;
- Start slowly with one or two tools of your choice and lurk if you need to
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- Find a mentor or two to help get you started
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- Ask the "dumb" questions, as they're the one we all want answered
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- Nurture your network by giving as well as receiving
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- Be yourself and not what you think the network perceives you to be
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- Look to expand your network beyond your profession
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- Try to use the same Username across the network so folks get to know you
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- Don't neglect those who are geographically and emotionally closest to you in favour of the network
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- Remember the network can get along without you
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- F2F is still the ultimate connection
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