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Mariem Ben Chaaben
 
Lieven Malaise
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Ubelgiji
Local time: 02:44
Mwanachama(2020)
Kifaransa hadi Kidaji
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None Apr 14

None whatsoever, I've never experienced the need.

Cristina Heraud-van Tol
Philip Lees
 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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Ureno
Local time: 01:44
Mwanachama(2007)
Kiingereza hadi Kireno
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N/A Apr 14

Networking was very important when I started out (though by then that was simply referred as contacts) and all the contacts I established when working in-house and what I learned there helped me get my freelance career started. Networking has brought me some clients, whether coming from other customers or from peers, but it’s no longer important as over the years I was lucky enough to have built a solid client’s base. Today the idea behind my networking with some ‘virtual’ colleagues has... See more
Networking was very important when I started out (though by then that was simply referred as contacts) and all the contacts I established when working in-house and what I learned there helped me get my freelance career started. Networking has brought me some clients, whether coming from other customers or from peers, but it’s no longer important as over the years I was lucky enough to have built a solid client’s base. Today the idea behind my networking with some ‘virtual’ colleagues has gone from an open exchange of leads and introductions to an interpersonal communication on different work related issues. ▲ Collapse


Carmen Valentin-Rodriguez
 
Mariem Ben Chaaben
Mariem Ben Chaaben
Katari
Local time: 03:44
Kiarabu
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Very important! Apr 14

Through networking, I was able to gain a lot of information that benefited me in my professional life. Especially as I am starting a new journey in freelancing, I need a lot of guidance and advice.

[Edited at 2026-04-14 14:49 GMT]

Maria Laura Curzi
 


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