When I first learned of LinkedIn, I was already a senior in college. It was in my last quarter of school and I just got around to learning about LinkedIn and what it had to offer. A year and half later, I consider it to be one of the most powerful networking tools around. So powerful in fact that I wish I had known about it my freshman year in college.

While it may be too late for me to turn back the clocks, it isn’t too late for others. As a professional, networking with other professionals both within my field and out, has led to several business opportunities. During college, while they stress the importance of building skills for you career, one area that could use attention is networking amongst your peers.

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