Everybody talks about networking – we do it!

“In today's crazy world, networks play a crucial role. Particularly because of the rapid development of information and communication technologies, they can be found in all spheres of our life. These interpersonal networks, which as a critical factor of success have gained an enormous importance, are well-known by all career-oriented individuals. Competent management of connections opens new perspectives, accelerates one’s own progress and supports one’s own career. Despite all these advantages, however weird it may seem, networking nowadays has a bad reputation. An existing erroneous belief states that networking supports career but has nothing to do with one's own achievement. Belief is belief, but in order to realize the significance of networking you have to draw an imaginary line - a distinct line between nepotism and strategic and systematic networking. Developing a network, building life-long contacts and maintaining them – in other words networking itself – is nothing that happens by chance. It is something that has to be done actively. Successful networking is a very intensive task, requiring contribution of time, endeavours and personal resources.

Active networking is a hard thing to accomplish, however the rewards are stellar.

Hannes Offenbacher
Chairman