{"id":57,"date":"2021-08-11T12:28:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T09:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/?p=57"},"modified":"2025-02-19T11:27:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T03:27:27","slug":"how-to-network-as-remote-developer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/how-to-network-as-remote-developer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Network: a Guide for Remote Software Developers &#038; Engineers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You should be networking. I should be networking. Everyone should be networking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s a question for you:&nbsp;<em>What is networking, exactly?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you get started? How do you know if you&#8217;re doing it right? And, more importantly, what is the benefit of networking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore each of these in turn and figure out the concept of networking together. Afterwards, we\u2019ll apply these principles to remote developer careers and learn how to network effectively by bringing value over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can watch this video I recorded below, or scroll down past it to read our full guide on networking for remote developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Network &amp; Build Valuable Connections as a Developer | Arc.dev\" width=\"1128\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bUGsRJgn6Lw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We all know we should be doing it&#8230; but a lot of us struggle to know where to start. Fear not \u2014 David, Arc&#8217;s Head of Developer Relations, lays it all out for you in this video. From pivoting your expectations to ensuring you provide actual value to your new contacts, learn how to network and build valuable connections as a software developer in this video!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Looking to hire the best remote developers? Arc can help you:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u26a1\ufe0f Get instant candidate matches without searching<br>\u26a1\ufe0f Identify top applicants from our network of 350,000+ <br>\u26a1\ufe0f Hire 4x faster with vetted candidates (qualified and interview-ready)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/\"><em><strong>Try Arc to hire top developers now \u2192<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bad-networking\">Bad Networking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, to answer the question &#8220;what is networking?&#8221; it&#8217;s best to understand what it is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not talking about the loose cables strewn across your office or home workstation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bad networking is, however, something we&#8217;ve all experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That person that upvotes or likes everyone&#8217;s post in the hope that these simple reactions lead to love. Maybe they take it a step further and add a comment to a post. Quite often, these comments are one-word responses like &#8220;nice&#8221; or even just a \ud83d\udc4d emoji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is this effective networking? The key factor here is the level of effort it took to do something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can\u2019t build relationships without putting in the effort.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes participation. Sitting silently at a meetup or a Clubhouse event is not participation. You aren\u2019t adding value to the conversation. This is the networking equivalent of buying a lottery ticket and hoping! You need to get in there and make yourself known, but that is a daunting thought, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The point is you need to make connections, and that involves conversations, adding value, or helping people.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are no shortcuts<\/strong>, I&#8217;m afraid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The power of networking is not just about meeting people. It&#8217;s about those people introducing you to&nbsp;<em>more<\/em>&nbsp;people. You never know where the connections might end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep those connections alive, make it easy for people to reach you. Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniqode.com\/blog\/digital-business-card-basics\/how-to-create-a-digital-business-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smart contact card<\/a> or LinkedIn, follow up with a quick message and stay engaged. Relationships grow when you nurture them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, in order for someone to recommend you, your services, or your company to a friend or acquaintance, there needs to be a certain level of trust and reputation along with that recommendation. Think about your own network. How likely are you to recommend someone where the relationship is tenuous?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re lucky enough to be recommended or introduced, think about what that person sees. Ask yourself these questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does your&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/resume\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">developer CV<\/a><\/strong>, LinkedIn profile, and personal website convey the right message?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you appear to be knowledgeable and approachable? (Do you have <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/interpersonal-skills\/\">good people skills<\/a>?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is it obvious where your skills and passions lie?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you appear to be a positive person?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you someone they might want to talk to and potentially work with?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One other point:&nbsp;<strong>networking is different from creating friendships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While networking and making friends are both ways of forming connections with others, it\u2019s quite important to understand how their goals and approach differ. I\u2019m sure you understand what friendship is. And, while you always want to be&nbsp;<em>friendly<\/em>&nbsp;while networking, remember the reason you\u2019re networking: to build a professionally beneficial connection with another person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/web-developer-resume\/\">How to Write a Web Developer Resume Sure to Impress the Hiring Manager<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Talent-blog-CTA-banner.png\" alt=\"work the way you want from anywhere in the world\" class=\"wp-image-2742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Talent-blog-CTA-banner.png 800w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Talent-blog-CTA-banner-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Talent-blog-CTA-banner-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Arc is the best place to find great remote jobs. Find great remote jobs at top startups and tech companies. Freelance and full-time remote opportunities are available. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/join-arc?utm_source=arc-blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=general\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/join-arc?utm_source=arc-blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sign up here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overnight-success\">Overnight Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you see someone networking in the correct manner, it&#8217;s all too easy to get blinded by the result and not see the work that went in. You hear of colleagues being headhunted or receiving job offers out of the blue. You might even hear the magical and mysterious term &#8220;overnight success.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But let&#8217;s be clear \u2014 aside from that winning lottery ticket,&nbsp;<strong>there is no overnight success<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The headhunter probably didn&#8217;t find that person by chance. The job offer didn&#8217;t&nbsp;<em>really<\/em>&nbsp;come out of the blue. The work that went into providing the environment for that opportunity to arise, that\u2019s what we call networking. Maybe they had friends in high places. Perhaps so, but they became friends through an exchange, one of value, information, or assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They networked!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"good-networking\">Good Networking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can begin building your network, you need to consider&nbsp;<em>who<\/em>&nbsp;your audience is and&nbsp;<em>where<\/em>&nbsp;they can be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This might seem basic or second nature, but so many people begin putting out content and attempting to join conversations in the wrong places. For developers, a classic example is hoping to court the attention of recruiters and employers in places where developers hang out. You might think this makes sense as, surely, this is the first place they would come looking for developers like you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is they often make the same mistake. Recruiters and employers hope \u2014 or even believe \u2014 that you put your best self forward on LinkedIn because that&#8217;s where the recruiters and employers hang out. So we all continue in our own little silos, never fraternizing with the other party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Break the mold. Go where they are. It&#8217;s what most developers won&#8217;t do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you\u2019re a remote developer looking to make connections with employers, tech recruiters, and hiring managers, make LinkedIn your homepage.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Join relevant LinkedIn groups, and seek out recruitment agencies along with individuals. Just make sure you know&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/linkedin-best-practices-for-remote-developers\/\">how to update your LinkedIn profile<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;before reaching out, though. Recruiters often view your profile before responding, and you don\u2019t want to turn them off before the conversation\u2019s even begun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re networking to meet other developers, consider where they might hang out, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is there a Slack group for your chosen technology or subject? Perhaps a real-life meetup or upcoming industry event you can attend? Really anything you do online \u2014 and offline, as well, at times \u2014 can turn into a networking opportunity, including posting on forums like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stackexchange.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stack Exchange<\/a>, visiting tech conferences, or contributing to open source projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a remote software engineer looking for some IRL connections, check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/topics\/softwaredev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meetup<\/a>&nbsp;or Facebook for possible local events. During the event, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-qrcode-generator.com\/dynamic-qr-code\">dynamic QR codes<\/a> can make it easy to share your portfolio or contact information seamlessly. Join&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/online-developer-communities\/\">developer communities and online groups<\/a> and&nbsp;<em>engage<\/em>&nbsp;rather than simply being a member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling too shy or nervous about the whole concept of networking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with earning yourself a few small wins. Reach out to those who have some common thread with you, such as another graduate of your alma mater. Use LinkedIn to send an introductory message and break the ice instead of meeting in person from the start. And, if you\u2019re ready to move to in-person networking, drag along a friend or colleague to bring out the confidence and feeling of safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, you could try a more passive approach, such as writing some articles showcasing expertise in your chosen tech stack or your <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/social-media-thought-leadership\/\">thought leadership<\/a> in the software development space. Use LinkedIn articles,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hackernoon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hacker Noon<\/a>, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.codementor.io\/community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Codementor Community<\/a>, or your own personal blog. You\u2019ll be surprised at how people reach out to you over time, and, a bonus: those articles will look great as part of your developer portfolio package!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/developer-senior-role-leadership\/\">How to Move Into a Senior Role or Leadership Position as a Remote Developer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bring-value\">Bring Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;re in the right place, now what? Remember, it&#8217;s not about one-word comments or simply being there. You need to&nbsp;<strong>add value and get involved<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding value is an easy thing to say, but a difficult thing to actually do. Adding value means giving good information, entertaining people, <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/problem-solving-skills\/\">removing a problem<\/a>, helping someone, or just going that extra mile. In order to stand out, you need to&nbsp;<strong>do the things others won&#8217;t<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about the person, or type of person, you want to connect with. What do they want? What will bring them some value? This can be anything from answering their questions, providing insight on a subject, or even fixing a bug in their software (if it&#8217;s open-source code). This is a memorable, powerful display of your qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrapping-up-our-networking-guide-for-remote-software-engineers\">Wrapping Up Our Networking Guide for Remote Software Engineers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, you need to put yourself in the right place. You need to be saying the right things, contributing to the discussion, and positioning yourself as someone who is talented, dependable, approachable, positive, and friendly. Ideally, a combination of all of the above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember: this is not an overnight game.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with most good things in life, it\u2019ll take time. This is a drip feed. It is essentially a form of marketing. When you consider how many times a brand has to appear in front of your eyes before you can recall their offering, it becomes clear that you&#8217;re going to have to put yourself out there on an almost daily basis, without expectation of a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Results will come, but not on the timeline of your choosing. The employer might not be in the market for a developer&nbsp;<em>right now<\/em>. The recruiter might not have a role that matches your skills. Even though you answered a question on StackOverflow and saved the life of a fellow developer, their company does not have a current opening. When they do, however, your name will be well regarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a marathon, not a sprint and the more you network without expectation, the more &#8220;overnight success&#8221; you\u2019ll receive! And, you\u2019ll get better at networking the longer you practice, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for taking the time to read this article, and I do hope it helps you become better at networking! If you have any questions, feedback, or other networking tips for remote developers (or anyone, really), leave a comment below&nbsp;\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/remote-work-glossary\/\">Remote Work Glossary of Words and Phrases on WFH &amp; Virtual Careers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To start your networking journey, get started with Arc!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can also explore <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/\">HireAI<\/a> to skip the line and:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u26a1\ufe0f Get instant candidate matches without searching<br>\u26a1\ufe0f Identify top applicants from our network of 350,000+ with no manual screening<br>\u26a1\ufe0f Hire 4x faster with vetted candidates (qualified and interview-ready)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\"><strong><em><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\">Try HireAI and hire top developers now \u2192<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how to network as a remote software engineer? 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