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Networking is not just for extroverts. One on one time with friends, and small group networking is still valuable networking.

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> One on one time with friends, and small group networking is still valuable networking.

Sure, but it isn't as likely to get you new opportunities in new fields the way being extroverted is.

I accept that premise if the goal is opportunity in novel fields. If the goal is simply landing an opportunity I think he introvert’s approach is actually more powerful.

The extrovert has loads of low probability opportunities; they tend to be more varied due to the breadth of their networking.

The introvert is selling to people they know; if they get to the point where they are asking for the opportunity I predict they land a larger percentage than the extrovert. Because they’re drawn from a smaller network, however, they are also likely to be in narrower fields.

there are always different levels. what you say depends having friends and the ability to keep in touch with them in the first place. and not be shy to ask them after not talking to them for a long time. i struggle with that, and i only have a handful of people i could even ask. so far my network of people i already know is useless, and i feel like i have more chances to find new people, which requires going to events and meet new faces. except that only works in large cities with an active event scene. so no, being an introvert is a handicap and not an advantage.

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