"It"s not what you know, but who you know that counts."This over-simplified statement often angers those who believe that all it takes to get ahead is hard work.However, you can"t ignore that there is some truth in the statement when it comes to looking for a job.In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that 48 percent of all job connections are made through personal networking. So the real question for job seekers is how to take advantage of this phenomenon.Positioning (使……处于适当位置) yourself to take advantage of the benefits of networking is not that difficult. It only requires participation in social and business events particularly those that relate to your professional objectives. It"s a three-step process: first, choosing a promising event to attend; second, once there, making sure you get your message out; and third, sending a resume after a positive conversation.The ready-made social situations created by professional associations are obvious places to network. Almost every professional associations portrays itself as a networking vehicle for matching jobs with prospective candidates. If you don"t belong to a professional group, the act of joining one will get you in the door. Once inside you have the opportunity to meet many influential people.Beyond the social and business gatherings, networking has recently taken a turn toward our electronic future. The internet is becoming a networking medium for communication about job opportunities and job seekers. Networking may be achieved through______.

A. setting professional objectives clearly
B. participating in social and business events
C. getting one"s message out in time
D. working very hard to get ahead