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Is professional networking more important than qualifications for career success?

People often hear the phrase, "It's not just what you know, it's who you know."

Some believe professional networking opens doors to opportunities that qualifications alone cannot. Others argue that skills, education, and performance should be the primary factors determining career success.

In today's job market, which do you think matters more: professional networking or qualifications?

Can strong networking compensate for weaker qualifications, or can strong qualifications compensate for limited networking?

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I think both matter, but networking often determines which opportunities people hear about in the first place.

Many jobs are filled through referrals before they are widely advertised.

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Qualifications are still essential.

Networking may help someone get an interview, but employers usually expect candidates to demonstrate competence and deliver results.

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Networking is often misunderstood.

People sometimes imagine it as collecting business cards, but meaningful professional relationships are built over time through trust and mutual support.

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Networking can be more challenging for introverts, newcomers, and people who lack established professional circles.

That raises questions about fairness and equal access to opportunities.