Natasha writes, "The other day I read that when networking you should seek out the most influential people in the room because it's a waste of time to focus on people who can't help you achieve your goals. Is this true?" she asks.

At Tero we believe that opportunities come in a variety of ways - whether it be with the CEO of a company, middle management or a young professional just starting out in the business world.

While the key decision-makers can be fairly easy to spot, key influencers are often difficult to identify.

By avoiding certain people, cutting conversations short, or being impolite, you may be alienating someone who could enhance your network.

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