Post some proposed steps for building and maintaining a strong professional network, including an examination of the merits of doing so. Be sure to include the following:
What are some benefits you can gain by developing your professional network? How can you be a benefit to others through professional networking? In other words, what are some ways to develop a mutually beneficial professional network?
Do you feel that professional networking is worth the effort?
What are some steps you can take to create and/or expand your professional network? Once you establish a professional network, what are some things you can do to sustain and grow your networking efforts?