Whether you’re getting a job, starting a career, or just getting through each week, networking is needed, and likewise, the ability to connect with those in our network is critical.

The distinction is obvious. You know many people professionally and personally, but you are connected to only a fraction of those you know.

The definition of networking is interacting with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career. Networking is an activity. It is an activity that can be acted upon with great or little success.

The best goal of networking is to develop contacts and connections.

Sometimes Your “Connections Wanted” Will Find You

Algorithms read the SEOs off online posts and profiles, and if you make it clear what you are qualified to do and your skills, it is indeed possible for the best network connection to find you.