noun General Slang

quiet networking

KWY-ut NET-wur-king · noun · informal

Low-key relationship-building to advance without overt self-promotion.

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Building professional relationships and visibility in subtle, low-pressure ways, such as genuine one-on-one connections, rather than aggressive self-promotion or event-working.

“She got the referral through quiet networking, years of small favors and honest advice.”
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quiet networking In A Sentence

She got the referral through quiet networking, years of small favors and honest advice.

Origin & Usage

Career-advice coinage in the 'quiet' family of workplace terms in the mid-2020s.

People Also Ask

What is 'quiet networking'?

It's building professional relationships and visibility in subtle, low-pressure ways, like genuine one-on-one connections, rather than aggressive self-promotion.

How is it different from regular networking?

Traditional networking often means working events and promoting yourself, while quiet networking relies on authentic connections and small favors over time.

Where does the term come from?

It's a career-advice coinage in the 'quiet' family of workplace terms from the mid-2020s.

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