ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Personal network

A personal network is when you have a lot of connections with people who all know each other, like a big network of friends. It's like if your friends, who all know each other, are all connected like a super big web. They can help each other out with advice on jobs, school, or just support each other. Having strong personal networks can really help out in tough times, because your friends can support and encourage you, and offer advice.