It's Monday...you've heard about networking before...so I'm going to give you Careerealism's 60 Seconds of Networking Adivce list of pointers. Ready, set, network!

There are a myriad of ways to begin networking, whichever route you embark on keep the following in mind:

• Be aggressive but polite.

• Get your creative juices flowing — think outside of the ordinary.

• Employ all strategies available to you (in person, online), even if it makes you uncomfortable. You will soon be comfortable in your new zone.

• Value every contact you come across whether they provide you a job lead or not. Engage, listen, and help them too!

• Keep track of whom you have met, where you have met them, and keep notes on what you most remember about them.

• Follow up and thank everyone that attempts to help you.

Think positive, keep at it, strategize, and you will find a new career!