[GhotiFish]

I disagree, in order to get into a network, you have to build respect. What is that if not a job interview by proxy?

Further, the "objective" criteria we judge new people by are anything but fair, or even accurate.

I'm looking at you, interview questions.

[IvarTJ]

While building respect is a great attitude, it is not the only thing that help you land in networks. The network connections of your family and the posh kids you went to school with also play a role.