Today, being competent is not enough: You need market recognition. A professional of excellence cannot be confined to his space, so networking has become indispensable as an intelligent method of managing contact networks. This book is intended for all professionals who want to push their careers and businesses forward. For this purpose, simple and efficient networking techniques are presented, with the goal of preventing crises and performing a successful personal and business plan. Throughout this book, you will find a multitude of examples, situations experienced by the author and by professionals from 18 countries; different backgrounds, situations, countries, and cultures illustrating the various tools and techniques presented. A particular emphasis is given to the use of new technologies in networking, chiefly the tools made available by Web 2.0; within this environment, you may find a Facebook page (Networking- Your Professional Survival Guide) that works as an interactive space between the reader and the author and provides access to new resources in multiple formats.