One of the best things about social media is the ability to meet anyone without having to physically meet in person, and there are thousands of networking groups on sites like Facebook and LinkedIn. Some are for hobbies, while others are purely for networking with like-minded people in the same field. To put it simply: social media makes meeting new people a lot less scary. These groups can help you find your next position (a lot of people post freelance positions or positions that their company is hiring for), meet more people in your field, and find new ways to gain more skills. A lot of people post about skill swapping or free masterclasses, make sure to check in on those.