I think networking is always important, throughout your career. Many things you can do, whether you are extroverted or not:
Formal or informal networking clubs (though I don't like BNI). Chamber of Commerce.
Sports - play a sport in a social league, or beer league.
Volunteer in your community. The sky is the limit - do something that interests you.
Be active in your Church or other community group.
Attend meetings for your professional organizations.
Attend continuing education courses in your profession.
Meet those people in person that you talk to all of the time on message boards.
Be active on social media -write a blog. Be smart and target your audience.
Stay in touch with classmates/alumni.
Don't look at others in your industry as competitors. They are your colleagues, and one day you may do favors for each other. Consider mentoring younger people.
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