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The purpose of this article is to think about the value of networking and the opportunities it can help provide. It takes time out of your already busy working schedule but if you invest in networking opportunities, the rewards can be great. Networking is generally done by people who are conscious about looking after their career progression and thinking about where there next career move might come from. More often than not in large organisations when promotion opportunities become available, someone is given a call and 'invited' to apply. This is probably because they have some good contacts in the HR department or they have been networking with the recruiting manager hoping a job might become available.

Networking can lead to opportunities for career advancement by making contacts with people in other areas of the business and even outside the business by attending industry events and forums. If you are keen to progress in your career, building a strong network around you is essential.