How can I build my network?

I am not much into small talk and gossip at workplace. I want to build connections outside my team. Would love to hear inputs from you to work on myself!!! Thanks in advance!!!

Most of us on Grapevine, working in corporate sector might make decent chunk of money if we keep grinding for a decade or two but very few of us would have the social capital (or as they say “networking” in our corporate jargon). Increasingly realising that the society respects the business owners or govt officers more than any senior leader in an IT firm. There is no social recognition for corporate folks. It might not be relevant for young folks as they still have some residual social recognition of the family for now, but what would happen after a decade or two. Most of the corporate “friends” are no longer in touch except for very rare ones. How does one build a social circle after 10-20 yrs in corporate? Would like to hear from folks above 40 yrs if they’ve had similar thoughts and how are they managing? Also, What are some ways one can start building social circle overtime while doing a corporate job? PS: I am referring social capital as having a certain level of stature in society alongwith deep connections with some people living around you who can help you in need or can expect something from you. This is different from LinkedIn networking where primary expectation is referrals.

Are there any groups or communities for operation analysis, analytics or related field where one can find jobs or opportunities or even just connect with people. I am unable to find for the same in Linkedin as I can't find specific groups for Operations Analysis. I don't have much experience in SQL, but most analytics communities/pages post job vacancies for roles with excellent SQL skills. Skills I am proficient in- Ms Excel, Microsoft Suite, Power BI, Google Suite, basic SQL Any suggestions?

I have identified my limiting factors here 1. Introvert, very bad at small talk (any talk for that matter) 2. My first reaction to networking is to get a job, and when that doesn't happen; there's no common table I know networking does not restrict itself to referrals for next job, it can also develop into partnerships that may not even need you to work at a job But how? Also, how do you guys keep in touch with accomplished friends? Everytime I message them, I feel so little.

Being an introvert I find it really hard to go to mixers and cold approach attendees. Though I also know that because of this I am losing out on building a network. How do some of you walk up to people you dont know? What do you talk about?

Hello Everyone There is a common saying find a mentor, ask people who are experienced, and take advice from people who have what you want I try interacting with these kinds of better, experienced people than me Either they have DM open only for people they follow on Twitter, not accept connection requests on LinkedIn How to approach these people? I am not playing the victim but how to network when you have nothing of use to them Plz share your experiences overcoming that or how you got the attention of people who align with your vision

I have just started my MBA and I feel lost in the crowd. I consider myself not so interesting and since everyone says personality plays a key role, what should I do to become more relatable and charismatic?

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I am a fresher doing b.tech in cse, I don't have a job right now, my previous company declined thr joining due to which I was not able to apply for other jobs coming on campus. My friends got job somewhere, I feel very disappointed in myself and I can't see my family lower their expectations in me. Mentally I am not in the state to do anything, I think my life is falling apart although it didn't even start. I am lacking motivation, I cry all the times thinking what will happen now. My father is retired, he's getting old, I want to give him that luxury and things but I can't get success thay easily. I am struck at the lowest point in my life. Even my friends are not helping me. I don't share my feelings with anyone. I don't know what to do should I look for a job or start preparing for MBA or MS in USA. I know this point came in life of many people, please help out I can't see myself going anywhere.