Friday, May 2, 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Networking with Latinos A Morir
I believe that connections are a powerful thing. I have known from day one that this organization contains an incredible amount of professional individuals and people with different backgrounds. A friend of mine suggested I utilize LinkedIn with Latinos A Morir to make our organization even more powerful!
I learned about the power of connections a few years back through various personal experiences and when I picked up a book called "Never Eat Alone". In this book, the author explains that networking is building relationships for mutual benefit. The number of experiences I've had dealing with the power of networking is incredible, both for my benefit, but more importantly, the benefit of my friends and friends of friends.
Nothing gives me more joy than to know that someone was able to achieve a goal, a desire, a dream thanks to a connection that was made through me. I once helped a friend get a job in San Francisco. Another time, I was able to provide a research job at UCB to a student. I recommended a friend to meet up with another friend in NY and they should meet ... now they're dating.
I have also had great experiences. Thanks to a connection, I was able to start Latinos A Morir. I also was accepted to my top choice of graduate school thanks to Networking. (Yes, I understand that other factors are important, but networking goes a LONG way!).
If you are ever in need of a job, or know of someone that needs a job, or are in need of a quick question regarding how to cook sushi, where to go on a weekend trip, a cheap flight question ... tap into the Latinos A Morir network via Facebook or LinkedIn OR via our events! You'll be amazed how power this network really is! Add me as your connection on either social networking site.
When you attend our events, make sure to talk to a few people and have conversations about your dreams and goals. You'll be amazed as to how similar our goals really are!
Enjoy!
-Giovanni
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