You have heard it before: It is not what you know, but who you know, that matters. Here are some of the ways networking can serve you as you transition from a military to civilian career: (1) people do business with people they like and know; (2) the civilian world is relational; (3) your network of people knows people; (4) you cannot be everywhere. Your network can serve as another set of 'eyes and ears;' (5) it is not enough to be good at your job; you must understand the human side of doing business; (6) people will sell for you when you are not in the room; and (7) recruiters use online networking and word of mouth to find candidates. For more information, read the Military.com article.
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