Overview
It's perfectly acceptable to rely on your network of friends and associates to connect you with the career opportunities that you seek. But you can't rely on having friends in high places all of the time. Be ready to go out on your own and forge new territory. Don't be hesitant to go down a road that is unknown to you. Your network is great, but today, strike out solo. You'll be surprised -- and enlightened! -- by just how quickly you become comfortable in a strange new environment.
