For example, my husband got me a job as an English teacher at a local international school. Usually, the main requirements are: 1. At least a bachelor’s degree in English (or something similar/related). 2. Be a native English speaker. 3. Have a bit of experience teaching English. Didn’t have any, but my husband put in a word for me and I got hired. Was this nepotism or networking?
It’s nepotism if the person doing the hiring/appointing employs their relatives. If your husband didn’t hire you, it’s not nepotism.
Also to note, nepotism has a connotation of being bad but there’s nothing inherent in the definition that says it is. If your husband hires you, it’s possible you might be the most qualified person for the job. However, there’s always going to be the appearance of favoritism or cronyism, which is why it’s ethically frowned-on.
It’s only nepotism if the person is hired because of the relation.