Third Entry
Today's class was very instrumental in helping with the Career Fair on Thursday. The class met in room 103 of PBL to hear guest speakers discuss the art of networking and its significance. There were around five to six speakers of all ages present to inform us on some helpful ideas when networking with people at tradeshows and career fairs. Professor Piderit talked about how important it is to keep your drink in your left hand so you can use the other hand to shake hands with people, to eat before these "gatherings" to eliminate the cocnfusion and stress of having to balance dinner, drinks, and business cards. Meredith explained how it might be helpful to bring a friend along who is more outgoing than you because this will help in introducing you to other people "using" your friend's outgoing nature as a tool. Perhaps, the most important theme I took away from today's meeting is that you should never underestimate the power of networking and how it can help or hurt you. It is a careful process with a real science and method behind it. If it used correctly it can make your future. With all of this information, the Career Fair begins in two days. It will be time to put the lessons we have learned in dealing with people to the test and see how they work. I am excited and nervous at the same time, however, like the Mock Interview, it will hopefully run smoothly.
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