| Who you know! I learned when I was in my mid 20's it all boils down to who you know. If you do not associate with the right people in powerful positions forget it. You can have the best skills ever BUT if you don't know the right people you are NOT getting that job. |
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 VanPremium
join:2009-07-08
New Orleans, LA | Amen
I worked my ass through college, law school, and LLM school and got a fantastic job with a little help from a family friend
Granted, I believe I earned it with my degrees and experience....but hell, the family helped me |
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 NOVA_GuyObamaCare Kills AmericansPremium
join:2002-03-05 | reply to Techie714
Try looking at it a different way. If you want to build a career in any company networking isn't just recommended, it's required.
How else is mid and upper level management going to get to know you? Where I work we have cut back significantly but still have a number of lower-key snacks and beer only networking events for people to get to know each other.
Those who expect to get promoted to senior management are expected to attend at least a few of these on their own time, as well as participate in other activities outside of client engagement time to help build the firm and boost its profitability. Activities are tracked, and those who contribute more are rewarded better for it. It's not just a job; it's a lifestyle.
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Nobel peace prize for Obammer... Now he's got one more thing in common with Arafat besides hating America. And he's just as succesful as Jimmy "the failure" Carter. |
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| Agree, in life you either "know" the right person or you dont..... |
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