Like GF, I'm also older than most here....
1990 - Solo
1994 - Graduate college
1994-1996 - CFI
1996-2001 - 135/91 King Airs, Learjets, Westwinds, Astras, G200s
2001-2008 - Part 91 DA-2000/DA-900/GLEX Captain
2008-2013 - Part 91 Chief Pilot DA-7X (part time CL300/G450 also)
2013-???? - Part 91 Fortune 50 Chief Pilot GLEX/Global 6000
Never know where you might wind up next.
Networking has its value...but real friends are FAR more important. All my jobs have come through friends.
Also, make every attempt to NEVER burn a bridge and ALWAYS be honest. Your reputation is worth far more than your resume.
I have been invited to return to previous employers twice in this career, both times as promotions. It's a small industry.
Good Luck!