Is Networking More Important Than Technical Skills? 🧐

Priyanka Saini
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In my career, I've realised that while technical skills are crucial for executing projects, networking is just as essential for promoting your work. Without building connections, it can be challenging to sell your art or product, no matter how good it is. We've all seen this reality play out: skills and networking often complement each other like two sides of a coin. This topic is deep and applies to every field. What are your thoughts on this balance?

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Benson Gao
Based on my previous work experience, technical development makes up only 40% of the entire product. The other 60% involves operations, promotion, and business support, all of which are interdependent. Without any of these elements, the product cannot succeed.
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Priyanka Saini
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mike hasil
The relative importance of networking and technical skills depends on the industry. In some industries, technical skills may be more valued, while in others, networking may be more important. ⭐
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Kartika Nurtasya
Both of it are important but yes sometimes networking more important for the business
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Jorge Alcántara
Networking along, no. Are social skills more important? It depends. But generally, yes. Social skills and your network are less fungible. Tech skills, particularly now, are quite more ubiquitous, even if they require more training. This is necessarily the case if your product really is an RnD promise.
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Dashik Boeloepnaandong Amos
Both are important but they serve different purposes. technical skills are your foundation, they who that you can do the job,
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Anmol Momin
Yes. Considering the job market right now networking gives more opportunities than just your tech skills.
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Emin Araki
First networking, then the skills.
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Jerry Twin
For me both are important. Technical skills are essential for performing the job effectively, but networking can help secure opportunities.
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Jeyoung Jung
Both are essential, but I believe skills come first, although it would depend on your role within the team. I’ve seen many project teams that focus heavily on networking, only to have their product suffer from numerous bugs and issues. In the end, no matter how many people you attract, they’ll eventually leave if the product quality isn’t there.
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rebecca kim
Some believe that technical skills are the foundation upon which a career is built. They argue that while networking can help, having a strong technical foundation is ultimately what will set you apart. ⭐
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Fanny Waters
Not every time.
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Richard William
Both are important
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