Why join an online networking community?
The main idea is to make lots of connections with people who you are not likely to bump into in real life. Suhail vaziz, a Bangalore based DJ and event organiser, was early to spot the potential of online networking. He created a profile and started participating actively on several networks. Soon, he started getting requests from fellow members to organise or deejay at their parties. Today, Suhail plays at about four to five parties every week without having to spend a single penny on advertising. Contacts can be valuable for everything from learning about new jobs or opportunities to getting started in a competitive career. You can locate clients or suppliers and advertise your products and services for free. You can share ideas and learn new things from experts in different fields. The possibilities are immense. Online networking also has no geographical boundaries. You could, of course, bump into old friends from school/college etc or alumni of your college/ school who may be in an