Every time I write a post about networking, I get yelled at. People jump all over me to say either it's not important, or it shouldn't be important. So, I'll just say that if you believe networking's not important to finding a job, you're wrong. If you say it shouldn't be important, well, that doesn't matter. It is important, like it or not, and these five stories explain why.

• Eating Lunch Has WHAT to do with Job Hunting?
• The Secret to Networking
• Three Critical Actions You MUST Take to Build Your Network
• Networking: Like It Or Not, It Makes All The Difference
• Making Introductions Can Pay Off

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