I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Figure caption, 'I sent 200 DMs': Networking in New York For some, networking comes naturally but for others, the thought of approaching someone they don't know and trying to make a professional connection can fill them with dread. Whether you're looking for your first job, trying to get ahead at work or hoping to change career, building a network can help you find opportunities and make connections. Networking doesn't have to mean working a room at a formal event - it can happen in person over a coffee at work, through a chance conversation or online, through email and social media. Just under half (44%) of Gen Z say not having the right network is the biggest barrier to landing an entry-level role, according to research from LinkedIn, external .