[bdcravens]

Depends on what you call networking. Being involved (speaking), mentoring, reaching out to people in your social circle who have contacts in professional circles you're interested in, etc. Networking isn't showing up to a something posted on Meetup.com, grabbing a slice of pizza and a drink, and making small talk.

[moron4hire]

No, eating meetup pizza is not the whole of networking, but it's a very easy path that can certainly lead to the rest.

[bdcravens]

Of course, it's still a matter of initiative. You have to make those connections, not expect being on auto-pilot to result in a pot of gold.