Networking No-No: Falling Into Traps

Rebecca Graf
2 min readFeb 11, 2020
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You need to be very careful as you network. There are traps everywhere. Too many people are out to get all they can from you or anyone else who falls for their traps. It is good explore this and prepare yourself.

What are the Dangers?

You might not think there are any dangers in networking. It is just socializing, right? Yes, but even in social settings, don’t you see the dangers that lurk? Let’s take a closer look.

Know that one person who asks just the right questions to find out all she can about your personal finances? Yep, I know a few like that. Well, the exist in online networking as well, though it can be more dangerous online. There, they might get your passwords or credit card information. There are dangers that can destroy your life.

Other dangers exist as you network that aren’t quite as damaging as your financial identity, but they can still hurt you. Think of your reputation. That can be damaged so easily if you aren’t careful as you network. Relationships can be damaged. There are many dangers that exist in the world of networking.

How to Avoid Traps

So, we now see that the dangers exist. They are everywhere, even in the most unsuspecting places. How can you avoid these traps?

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Rebecca Graf

Writer for ten years, lover of education, and degrees in business, history, and English. Striving to become a Renassiance woman. www.writerrebeccagraf.com