Renee Chiuchiarelli and Julie Parks, trade industry veterans with nearly 30 years of experience, discuss the importance of professional networking in global trade.

Key Insights:

• Networking is critical for staying current in the trade industry

• No single professional knows everything

• Do not discount small group discussions as they bring lots of value

Top Networking Strategies:

1. Use LinkedIn to connect with local professionals

2. Attend industry association events

3. Be prepared to both share and receive information

4. Join professional communities

Quick Tips:

• "FIO" - Figure It Out: Make a professional connection today

• Leverage local and online trade networks

• Engage in two-way knowledge exchange

Guest Experts:

• Renee Chiuchiarelli: Global Training Center trade expert - https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-chiuchiarelli-lcb-ccs-8964a19/

• Julie Parks: Trade industry specialist - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-ann-parks/

Call to Action: Reach out to a trade professional, expand your network by joining the TRADE GEEKS community here: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/trade-geeks/

Head over to the TRADE PROMPT section of the community to let us know how you took action to network.

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Credits:

Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/

Co-Producer/Editor: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maramarquez85/

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