Networking is about more than just talking to people; it’s about building relationships and trust, so that the person wants to assist you and help you land that job you’ve been applying for.
Networking via email and social networking can only get you so far, since it’s lacking in the sincerity of a face-to-face interaction that’s on a more personal level. Building relationships in-person will have a stronger impact and will lead to successful networking that could benefit you in landing a job doing work that you’re passionate about.