Abstract: A computer-based networking method and system connects individuals and businesses within a trade to match work assignments with availability for work assignments and relevant qualifications. Both employers and individuals job seekers/employees set up and manage their own individual profiles which provide information to others in the network. Members of the network who share a common trade are placed into trade pools. The job seekers within a given trade pools are placed into an employment pool for that trade, and employers are placed into sub-trade pools. The employment pool is graphically associated with the sub-trade pools. Employers view job seeker profiles and availability and can offer work assignments to job seekers in the employment pool. Network members who have worked together can post reviews which can be viewed by others in the network.