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Is business networking more powerful than formal education?

Postby kat82 » 18 Sep 2025, 05:13

Connections often open doors that degrees, diplomas and what other certifications cannot. Do you think networking matters more than school qualifications?
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Re: Is business networking more powerful than formal education?

Postby arunima » 18 Sep 2025, 07:21

I won't downgrade the importance of formal education. But yes, networking is a big asset and it can enhance yout personal and professional growth. Formal education with strong networking is always a boon, both compliment each other. Moreover, your educational institution can be a great place to make good networking that would help later. Institutions with strong alumini connection are always a good place to start networking.
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Re: Is business networking more powerful than formal education?

Postby kat82 » 19 Sep 2025, 05:00

So it means you must try out both hand in hand if you are to succeed. Education is important but networking is magic. You need bother according to your statement above.
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Re: Is business networking more powerful than formal education?

Postby germainebull » 27 Sep 2025, 07:22

kat82 wrote:Connections often open doors that degrees, diplomas and what other certifications cannot. Do you think networking matters more than school qualifications?
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Social and professional networks open doors that certificates cannot immediately reach. Meeting the right people can take you far without even being asked about your education.

However, education is still an important foundation. When you combine knowledge with relationships, you create a strong position for success. Strive to learn and also build your network wisely.
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Re: Is business networking more powerful than formal education?

Postby Padmavati753 » 18 Oct 2025, 14:37

kat82 wrote:Connections often open doors that degrees, diplomas and what other certifications cannot. Do you think networking matters more than school qualifications?
I believe networking amplifies opportunities, but both education and connections are vital for success. Balance is key.
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Re: Is business networking more powerful than formal education?

Postby germainebull » 20 May 2026, 14:52

I think we should be careful here. So as not to conflate corruption with networking.
in today's world, many are viewing scandalous corruption as networking.
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Re: Is business networking more powerful than formal education?

Postby eldavis » 22 May 2026, 07:11

germainebull wrote:I think we should be careful here. So as not to conflate corruption with networking.
in today's world, many are viewing scandalous corruption as networking.


Unfortunately that's the world we are in today, a lot of people are seeing wrong things as the right thing.
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Re: Is business networking more powerful than formal education?

Postby Paradise » 23 May 2026, 20:23

Both matter, but they do different things. Formal education gives you structure and knowledge. Networking opens doors, creates partnerships, and gets you real opportunities faster. For most people running a business, relationships often move things forward quicker than a degree alone. The strongest combo is using education to build skills and networking to apply them.
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