<p>Networking is making contacts and giving people the chance to help you in a way that's mutually beneficial. You do it all the time without realising - when you get a friend to suggest a good car mechanic, join a school lift-sharing scheme or ask a neighbour to feed your cat or go to a party. It's what makes the world work smoothly and applies to career development as much as any other aspect of life. </p><p><br/></p>