When an opportunity to accomplish a goal or achieve a dream presents itself it is important to be ready. My high school coach always said the key to success was preparation. Professional networking is crucial to having doors open that might not otherwise be opened. As a result we have to be ready when the 'time to shine' occurs. Networking becomes a critcal ally because you have prepared yourself professionally and your making the contacs socially to give yourself the best chance to achieve your goal. Websites such as LinkedIn assist in painting a picture of who you are. Conventions, job conferences, and other job related events help give you exposure
I believe the most important element to presenting yourself is to be yourself. There are a few things that employers, parents, and stakeholders look at when they are deciding if you are the right person for the job. People are looking at how you carry yourself, what are your values and beliefs, do you have the ability to make good decisions in adverse situations, can you work within the team concept, are you professional. Professional networking sites provide an insight to the answers of some of these questions. Networking allows you to meet people within your industry increasing your marketability and ultimately that is the goal.
I believe the most important element to presenting yourself is to be yourself. There are a few things that employers, parents, and stakeholders look at when they are deciding if you are the right person for the job. People are looking at how you carry yourself, what are your values and beliefs, do you have the ability to make good decisions in adverse situations, can you work within the team concept, are you professional. Professional networking sites provide an insight to the answers of some of these questions. Networking allows you to meet people within your industry increasing your marketability and ultimately that is the goal.
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