The Importance of Building a Social Network

We’ve all heard it before—the best way to get a job is to meet the right people and build a network. But how do you go about doing that, especially in today’s work environment? As Market President for Richmond, VA at Bank of America, Victor Branch oversees 25 branch offices and over 2,000 employees. He is the first African American to hold his position and a key advisor on Bank of America’s $1 billion national investment to support racial equality and economic opportunity. Laura Markley is a Managing Director & General Partner at NRV, a female venture capitalist in a field that's 94% male, and co-founder of Women in Venture which promotes diversity of both investors and entrepreneurs in the start-up space. Needless to say, they have a thing or two to say about getting your foot in the door.