And the Moral of the Story is.....Network

I realized after our in-class speaker that in such a competitive job market networking is the utmost important factor in obtaining a job. It's more of a fact that people like to have something in common with other people, so with networking you can have a "mutual friend" so to speak. At the end of the speakers presentation the last thing that tied the whole presentation together again was "knowing someone always helps." I couldn't stress enough to myself that networking was the best way to succeed in my career, word-of-mouth is one of the most powerful weapons in the job market and many people trust their colleagues or friends when it comes to opinions. I also recently realized that, especially in my industry, there are a lot of networks in the business world; many people know of event planners or corporations that hold positions for event planners. By creating a strong network before I leave college I can bring that network with my into my future pursuit of a career, as much as this sounds like common sense I didn't realize how important networking is to today's job market and to be noticed and picked out of thousands of resumes and cover letters. As much as their are many other factors into getting a job it is best to network and open up your perspectives and connections into such a large array of job options, sometimes it's good to keep your options and mind open to new ideas and jobs, which is what networking allows. That way you can't get discouraged but always find a new goal or motivation to look forward to.