Professional networking is a chance to build relationships via a list of industry-related contacts, colleagues and mentors while opening the doors to new career opportunities. If you want to succeed, networking can play an important role in advancing your career path.
Example:
_**John Davis is a Junior Author Rep at a publishing company. His manager asks him to build his client base through networking.**_
**Online networking:**
John immediately builds a profile on Bold.pro. Not only does he gain immediate online presence as a professional in the publishing industry but he now can perform a search for professionals working as authors.
**In-person networking:**
John registers to attend the Authors of America annual conference in Orlando, Florida. He dresses in his most professional suit and carries his professional business cards to give out to prospective author clients.