Avoid these common issues and slip-ups that put your professional connections and career growth at risk.

Networking is not all about you. It is not about collecting business cards from an event like charms for a bracelet, or having dinner every night of the week with a "dear" friend. It is about you making a connection with another person.

There are few things as exhilarating, frustrating and labor intensive as looking for a job. Is there any point at applying to jobs on job boards?

As the famous saying goes, "It’s not what you know, but who you know." You never know who will have the power to give you your dream job.

Job seekers must understand the power of networking if they want to secure meaningful employment.