Have the courage to ask for introductions to leaders and experts in your field, to your counterparts in other companies (even your former competitors).

鼓起勇气，请你在其他公司的同行(甚至是你以前的竞争对手)给你介绍相关领域的高层和专家。

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They might not be able to help you directly (nepotism is a terrible way to start a career), but they might know people who can help you. Ask for introductions.

他们也许不能直接帮你(由裙带关系开始的事业是个大灾难)，但是他们也许认识可以帮你的人。让他们为你引荐。

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Finally, ask for introductions to other experts they'd recommend.

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For instance, ask your manager to facilitate introductions with other bosses who can help you get ahead, says Stephen Xavier, president of Cornerstone Executive Development in Chapel Hill, N.

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