This is Lesson 6 in the ‘Communicating virtually in the workplace' boot camp.

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Resource: Finance Development Programme Mentoring Overview [5 min]

Take a look at the Finance Development Programme mentoring programme, and see how you could set something similar up.

Article: Building Your Network In A Virtual World [6 min]

Read this article from LinkedIn and find out what it takes to build a strong professional network.

Activity [20 min]

At your next virtual event/meeting try to make one new connection. Or reach out to one of your contacts on LinkedIn that you don’t know that well and get to know them better.

If networking makes you uncomfortable, prepare and practice the interaction beforehand with someone.

Article: 5 Tips For Virtual Networking Success [2 min]

Read these five tips from Forbes to help get your virtual networking journey started!

Article: 3 steps to finding a mentor in the public service [5 min]

Looking for a mentor? Follow these three steps 1) self-reflection 2) do your homework 3) make a connection. Read more here.

Video: How to build networks and find mentors in the public service [60 min]

And finally, finish the boot camp by watching this workshop recording and hear from public servants on how professional networks can enhance your professional development.

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