“A big part of networking is helping others; it lays the foundation for a reciprocal, mutually beneficial relationship,” she says.
Schaletzky also suggests looking at networking in a different way. “A big part of networking is helping others; it lays the foundation for a reciprocal, mutually beneficial relationship,” she says. “And it is ideal to develop a strong network in times when you can give to others, so people are ready to help when you need it—for example, in case of a sudden layoff or life change.”