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What is the role of networks and contacts in advancing in working life? It is of great importance if you believe Caroline Tovatt who has conducted a dissertation study on the subject. It is more likely that you ask someone you know about people who have applied for a job than to just go for merit on paper. Within the network that a recruiter knows, there are those who can make good testimonials for a certain person or in the worst case speak badly of someone. This can often weigh more than if a person is really suitable for the service. Is this so strange? Not really. It may not be fair but it is how we go about it when we want to feel that we are making good…

A strong network can help you wherever you want. Here, Event Effect reveals five tricks that will take you to the dream job. Creating a strong network is as much about giving as taking. Here we list five tips on how to network as a professional. 1. Think karma Networking professionally means just as much offering your own skills and contacts as receiving help yourself. Even if you do not get back the service, you will benefit from people talking good about you. 2. Listen more than talk Make sure it's not you who talks the most. People want to be seen and love to be listened to. Encourage and show that you are interested. It will be appreciated by the person you are talking to. 3. Pair people together…