You've probably heard it many times, perhaps you're even sick of hearing, but networking is of the utmost importance these days.  Networking allows you to learn from others, share an interest with people, and most importantly build a relationship.  Relationships are not only important for personal reasons, but also for professional reasons.  All companies in the business world value building relationships with their customers, even organizations within the sports industry.  You're networking on a daily basis already.  They don't call Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace social networking sites for nothing.  But I challenge you to network more professionally and put yourself in situations that make you uncomfortable.  There are so many opportunities that can arise from networking with people, but they're never going to present themselves unless you go out and find them.  For example, someone may refer you to a job opportunity or even hire you because you networked and got to know someone on a personal level.  Some good places to start are: MeetUp, LinkedIn, or a local club in your area.  Don't forget to also connect with 1st Job In Sports on Facebook, Myspace, or Twitter; because we're networking to help you start your career in sports.