On Thursdays, I answer readers’ questions about their job search. I love hearing what is on your mind, so don’t be shy — send me an email or leave your question in the comments section. Dear JobMonkey, I’ve seen you talk a lot of networking online to help find a job, but I really don’t know how that’s supposed to work. I signed up for accounts on LinkedIn and Twitter, like you suggested, but now what? Thanks, James in Vermont Dear James in Vermont, Thanks for your letter! You know, using online networking to find a job is a lot like job networking in person...

I must have written the word "networking" two dozen times in the last month’s worth of posts here at the JobMonkey blog. (Some recent examples that spring to mind include the recent post on college internships, last Monday’s post on sports careers for women, and another post last week about how to hire a headhunter.) Anyway, I realized that while everybody probably knows what this term means, I’m not sure if we all know how to do it. So this Tuesday’s Tips for Career Success is dedicated to the fine art — and absolutely essential career skill —...