Confidentiality in job search is a tricky issue. When you’re asked why you’re looking for a new opportunity do you really have to say that you and your last boss didn’t get along? Of course not. In preparing this important answer be positive about you’ve learned at your last organization and show excitement about your goals. This usually gets you past this one. But when you’re networking, how much should you share? Should you tell other people who may have similar credentials about the great contact you just made? I suggest not as it’s hard enough as it is and you don’t need to increase the competition. So come up with a general statement such as, “I’m exploring some opportunities in health care and would be happy to tell you about them when things are a bit further along.” This shows you’re active but doesn’t hand that contact to another job seeker. As career coaches we’re always urging our clients to network–which is good advice–but just be careful to network in ways that don’t hurt your chances of landing a great job. And it’s wonderful to be generous–to pass on leads that you don’t want or to share information about associations, networking groups, and so on. Just remember, your number one job is to land a job so be careful how you network.