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Video:Q&A: Stay In Touch With Former Co-Workers

with Tim Tyrell-Smith

Want to learn how to stay in touch with former co-workers after you leave a job? Here, see tips for keeping the lines of communication open.

Transcript:Q&A: Stay In Touch With Former Co-Workers

Former co-workers can be a great source of help and support as you build a great career. Staying in touch with all of those people as you move along will build a great network that you can use down the road.

Tips for Staying In Touch With Former Co-Workers

Here are 3 great tips to stay in touch with former co-workers.

#1, First of all invite them to connect online via LinkedIn. Build your network and have an easy way to stay in touch.

#2, Second, offer them your friendship on Facebook or another social platform. There are so many to choose from these days.

#3, And finally, offer your new contact information and ask for theirs so you can send a short, quarterly email update. So build a great network by staying in touch with key work friends. You'll be glad you did.

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