Networking is used by professionals to expand their circle of acquaintances, find out about job opportunities and increase their awareness of news and trends in their fields.
Business owners can create networks to develop relationships with people and companies they may do business with in the future.
Professional networking platforms provide people with a place on the web where they can interact with other professionals, join groups, blog and share information.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many professionals to communicate exclusively online and not in person.
Many colleges and universities provide alumni with the opportunity to communicate with each other.