Over 70% of the best jobs are found through networking. In addition to networking, you potentially have an instant professional reference. We could go on about how important networking is to your job search success and to professional success in general. But time is precious, so it's worth highlighting the single most important reason you should network extensively as a job seeker: Networking gives you access to more individuals and potentially more jobs. If you ask a handful of people you know how they got their job, odds are most of them came to their current position through a networking contact or experience.
Video: Why networking matters?
