Joining a World of Work programme is a very brilliant choice a student can make. I got really inspired by a presentation on networking. As an introvert, networking has always been a great challenge for me. I had spent most of my life thinking that networking was unnecessary. That was despite my husband's usual advice that networking is a key to success. Wow! after that particular presentation, I came to realise how true that is. There are several opportunities that we miss by not networking to our full abilities. The steps that were outlined for networking are easy to follow and highly practical.
It is amazing how simple things can change our lives yet we let them slip through our fingers everyday. During lunch hour on the day that I had listened to the inspiring presentation, I met my former classmate who is currently employed. I was not used to him that much. As a result I greeted him the usual "hi" and passedby. Right at that moment, I thought about networking and the opportunities that it can create. Then, I quickly turned and berged for his attention in order to start a conversation. I asked him about the type of work he does, his employer, what the job entails e.t.c. Amazing! he does the job that I am inspired to do; corporate social responsibility. We talked for less than 5 minutes but, belief it or not, I learnt alot about the job that is at the top on my list of priorities.
The secret learned: There are tonnes of opportunities on our doorsteps everyday in our lives. 'the only limitation in our lives is the limitation of our thinking' (Unknown).
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
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