Networking is essencial to finding a new job. The internet provides ways to dynamically meet new contacts, however it must be handled professionally. Nothing beats face to face contact.

Here are some great articles concerning networking.

Five Strategies for Leveraging Your Online Social Networks
In less than five years, Facebook has emerged as a household name and now has more than 70 million active users, according to Facebook statistics. A recent ExecuNet newsletter reports that "60 percent of wealthy Americans with an average income of $287,000/year and net worth of $2.1 million participate in online social networks, compared to just 27 percent a year ago." These individuals belong to an average 2.8 networks.

Networking at 50+
You're working on your job search. You've done your due diligence and understand the importance of networking, but if you're over 50, the traditional networking rules of going to professional meetings and handing out business cards won't be enough. Experience is a good teacher. Here are some lessons older job seekers may not realize they've learned.
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Networking in Your Career
Is networking a dirty word to you? Do you find the idea of "working a room" and pressing palms about as desirable as a bout of flu? If so then you need to reconsider the concept as networking can work manifold wonders for you and your career.

If it helps we all feel awkward, shy and even frozen with fear when entering a room of total strangers. Yes, that means all of us and not just you and it's perfectly normal to feel intimidated. . continue reading the article