, focusing in particular on what enables and what constrains individuals' networking attempts. Design/methodology/approach – The … networking, whereas the absence or cessation of common interests constrains it. Furthermore, this paper sheds light on the … iterative aspect of networking. Research limitations/implications – Individuals' ability to recall networking experiences and …

; Fassinger, 2002). Mentoring has been shown to be a key variable in the career advancement of both men and women. Lack of … mentoring for women also has been demonstrated as a barrier to career advancement (Fassinger & Hensler-McGinnis, 2005). The … identifying barriers and facilitative factors, such as access to mentoring, that could impact women's career success in this arena …