Professional Networking
Professional Networking
Editorial TeamAs many as 80 percent of job openings are filled by networking: which means that solid networking skills are essential to career success, especially in a competitive economy. Since most of us don’t have an “old boys network” to lean on for career advice, we’ve assembled tips and information about the value of identifying potential mentors and building a network of personal and professional contacts to aid your job search process. Here are ways for you to develop these skills and put them to work.