Boston Among Best Cities for Networking and Social Connections
Networking isn’t just about swapping info; it’s also about building long-lasting connections that can be mutually beneficial. For many successful people, their strong networks have been a big part of their success. Indeed suggests that business networking can provide valuable resources for company growth, including recruitment leads, profit opportunities, and industry knowledge.
Some say that networking is easier in specific areas than in others. A survey conducted by LinkedIn has determined the best U.S. cities for newcomers to network, establish connections, and build relationships. Their research focused on connections formed within the first year after LinkedIn members updated their location in 2021, comparing these new monthly connections to the national average. It’s worth noting that the analysis excludes student relocations before, during, or immediately after their academic pursuits, emphasizing a focus on the working population.
Boston is one of the best cities for networking.
The greater Boston area secures the fifth position in the rankings. Most of the top 10 metropolitan areas, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Houston, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, and Dallas-Fort Worth, achieve rankings that closely align with their metropolitan size. Boston is a slight exception, according to LinkedIn, as it ranks fifth in terms of its connection rate even though it’s only the 11th most populous.
New York City takes the top spot as the leading metropolitan area for establishing connections after relocation. The study highlights the city’s abundance of networking opportunities and its concentration of talent in fields such as finance, media, and the arts. They note that in New York City, you can find more meetups, more volunteering opportunities, and more classes that facilitate networking.
Additional findings from the study reveal that, according to LinkedIn, the fastest growth in connection rates, both locally and beyond, happens in the first two months after moving.
Furthermore, the study shows that, on average, men tend to establish 30.5% more connections than women when settling into a new metropolitan area.
Take a look at the complete study here.
