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- Networking is widely known

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as one of the best moves you can make

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for your long term career growth,

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but did you know that there's also a great way

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to make sure that you're building a professional reputation

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for your skills on the job?

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The more you get to know your colleagues,

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the more they'll pay attention to your work

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and recognize the skills that you have to offer.

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This can lead the way to recommendations

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and referrals for new roles in the future.

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There are plenty of avenues that you can take

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in your networking,

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but for now, let's talk specifically about networking

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within the organization that you already work for.

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Getting on more familiar terms with people

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in your organization

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can have long term and short term payoffs.

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Today, you'll be able to keep better tabs

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on changes happening within the organization,

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and potentially get a head start

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if there are any promotions

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or lateral moves that you want to apply for.

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And in the future, if you're ever laid off,

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you already have a network of people

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who can put in a good word for you.

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I've actually seen someone who networked

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internally with their company

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as they were going through a structuring.

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They were laid off, but they were then rehired

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for a new position

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because of that networking that they'd done.

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When it comes to internal networking,

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who should you get to know?

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The short answer is anyone.

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Network with managers, lateral colleagues,

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colleagues in other departments, executive leadership.

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You never know who will come across information

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that can help you,

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and who may have a lead for your dream job someday.

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This can get your foot in the door

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if a position in that department opens up,

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or it can earn your referrals for the job you want,

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because colleagues will recognize

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that you have the skills for the role.

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Naturally, the next question is,

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where do you start with internal networking?

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First of all, it's important

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not to take things too seriously.

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The goal is simply to get to know your colleagues

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and leaders better,

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and that works best in a casual and relaxed environment.

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Start by asking a colleague

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or a few colleagues out to lunch, for example.

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Or, if you can invite them out after work

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for happy hour or a coffee happy hour,

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that's great, too.

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You can also do more networking

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within the course of business.

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If your organization offers employee resource groups,

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get involved with them.

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This looks great on a resume,

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but it also gives you a chance to get to know

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the other people in that group.

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If there's a department or role that you're aiming for,

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you can also volunteer to help out with projects

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in that department.

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It's also a great way to not only network with the team,

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but also put your skills on display.

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Networking within your organization

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doesn't have to take lot of extra time.

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It's more of a conscious decision

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about who to interact with most,

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and a little bit of strategizing can go a long way.