Networking can be a difficult skill to master. But, just like chefs may not like the taste of all the dishes they make, they still have to make the dish well.

What’s the best way to land a job in today’s competitive job market? You might be surprised to find it’s not cruising the classifieds or searching Monster.com for hours. Networking, or creating and maintaining new business relationships, is still one of the best ways to land a job.