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Networking is a Necessity

January 2017

DOI:10.1007/978-981-10-2152-7_7

In book: Cracking a Ph.D. (pp.49-56)

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This chapter discusses the importance of networking for your success in Ph.D. journey. It describes three networking benefits related to Ph.D. journey: information sharing, opportunities to learn from others’ experiences, and building your reputation. It shows tips to make your networking more effective and efficient.

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