Online networking has never been more important than it is today. It’s our primary way of remaining connected to and top of mind with our professional contacts. Individuals are quite open to connecting now as we are social distancing so don’t be shy about sending connection requests to people you know but with whom you’ve lost touch.

You should always keep your network “warm” and your LinkedIn connections updated because at some point, you’ll need them.

Here’s a plan for how build and maximize your LinkedIn presence now and in the future.