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Networking is one of the most powerful job search methods today. The idea is simple, you connect with professional contacts through a network and you get job leads and career advice for free. You return the favor in the future by giving assistance to the new batch of job seekers.

Networking can be done online and offline. One of the most popular networking sites today is LinkedIn. Joining the site is plain and easy. You will need to register and once the registration has been completed, you can already start creating your profile and connect to thousands of contacts from their database.

Guy Kawasaki, a writer and entrepreneur based in California, shares ten ways to use LinkedIn to help you make the most of its networking services.