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Virtual Networking Best Practices: How to Build Meaningful Professional Relationships Online
Virtual networking has become a standard part of professional life but online access does not automatically create meaningful relationships. Here are seven best practices for building professional connections that actually last in a digital world.
7 days ago4 min read


How Strong Professional Networks Accelerate Careers
Professional networks play a major role in career development. But the question is not how many contacts you have. It is whether you know the right people and have built relationships strong enough to create mutual value. Here is how strong professional networks actually accelerate careers.
Oct 84 min read


Meet Vivek, Leadership Mentor on Upnotch
Vivek Sahay, Upnotch Member, is the CEO of AltHire AI.
Mar 161 min read


Meet Snowy, Career Development Mentor on Upnotch
Snowy Mahlangu, Upnotch Member, is the Head of Talent, Learning & Diversity at Marsh Middle East and Africa.
Feb 251 min read


Meet Manuel, Sales Mentor on Upnotch
Manuel Cardenas, Upnotch Member, is Sales & Marketing Manager at Seal Source Inc.
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Meet Julie, HR Mentor on Upnotch
Julie Rose, Upnotch Member, is a Human Resources Manager at Enveda.
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Meet Harpreet, Engineering Mentor on Upnotch
Harpreet S. Walia, Upnotch Member, is an Engineering Leader.
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Meet Sujatha, IT Mentor on Upnotch
Sujatha Shetty, Upnotch Member, is Experienced Engineering Leader.
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Meet Kalyani, HR Mentor on Upnotch
Kalyani Patil, Upnotch Member, is a Senior HR professional.
Jun 9, 20251 min read


Meet Fernando, Career Development Mentor on Upnotch
Fernando Gimenez Nuti, Upnotch Member, is the Head of Executive & Technical Search at GETS Partners.
Mar 27, 20251 min read


Meet Meredith, Leadership Mentor on Upnotch
Meredith Tornabene, Upnotch Member, is the Director of Career Advising & Development at Le Moyne College.
Mar 11, 20251 min read


Meet Robert, Business Marketing Mentor on Upnotch
Robert Braathe, Upnotch Member, is the Founder of Braathe Enterprises.
Mar 3, 20251 min read


Meet Saater, Healthcare Mentor on Upnotch
Saater Igyuse, Upnotch Member, is a Procurement Specialist at Clearpoint Health Network.
Oct 8, 20241 min read


Esperanza Rodriguez
Esperanza Rodriguez, Upnotch Member, is a Technical Program Manager and Agile Delivery Lead. Originally from Mexico, she moved to the US...
Aug 15, 20231 min read


Dimitri Topaloglou
Dimitri Topaloglou, Upnotch Member, is a Senior Software Engineer at The Refugee Centre, a Canadian non-profit that provides a...
May 2, 20231 min read


Women Who Inspire: 8 Top Mentors on Upnotch
#8WomenOnMarch8th Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the amazing achievements and contributions of women all around the...
Mar 8, 20233 min read


Mike Renalds
Mike Renalds, Upnotch Mentor, is a Territory Client Manager at Blue Altair, a global systems integrator helping its clients with their...
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Stanley McGrady
Stanley McGrady, Upnotch Member, is Chief of Staff at Schneider Electric. With a background in electrical engineering, Stanley has 12...
Sep 27, 20221 min read


Linda Simovic
Linda Simovic, Upnotch Member, is Head of Product Management at Microsoft. A passionate and experienced product manager, she fell in love...
Jun 28, 20221 min read


3 Top Tips for Starting a Successful Mentorship Program
Thinking of starting a mentoring program in your company / organization? Here are three tips to ensure you get off the ground running! 1....
Jun 15, 20222 min read
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