The Advantage of Networking

Now to the professional aspect of this blog -

How do you use networking to your advantage?

I was pondering this question while on my way back from PA. I have done more than my fair share of networking over the years and I was completely desperate to use it to my advantage. But how? What really was the important element of networking that would help me out, in this case - land me a job?


The more I thought about it, people that know you best are able to line you up with the job you want. With that thought, I was able to realize a true essential piece of networking, with that being the relationships you make through it. With that, I looked at my best friends that could potentially lead me in the right direction with employment. Now, a few days later I have found myself hired at a well respected brand company with the potential to be moving up into a position that I will more than love.


I will now leave you with my 4 tips for the zesty networker and how it can be used to your advantage:

• Meet people you can touch base with often. This really helps on keeping up-to-date.
• Build a working relationship - you wouldn't realize how much this would help the word-of-mouth advertising that always scores brownie points with employers.
• Don't limit yourself to just one criteria. There could be job openings for another one of your interests and you just don't realize it.
• Ask your friends. Believe it or not, they know your abilities just about as good as you do.

Good luck with the summer job search and keep coming back for more posts!

Back from PA / New Job

Well, the vacation was great but now it is time to get back to work. Boy do I have a lot to cover in this installment!

Last week I was 6 hours north of Independence in Carlise, PA. Why go there you ask? It's the Carlisle All-Ford Nationals! I'm a huge car enthusiast, especially since I grew up the son of a die-hard Ford supporter, automotive technician, and have been around Fairlanes and Mustangs since I was in diapers. With that being said, it's a no-brainer as to why I was at this large event.

Camping out was a fun time and selling parts was just as much fun also. The only complaint I really had about the whole week was the 90-degree weather. That wasn't so bad though, the nights were comfortable and I found a few integral pieces to complete my complete rebuilt of my baby - my 1985 Mustang 5.0 GTX (GT/LX for those that are confused) Convertible (project starting soon!).

On to other notes - I will start training for Results, a company that is apart of XM Satelite Radio. I'm very excited about my new position and I expect to see a lot of growth in the company if things work accordingly.

For those interested, here are a few photos from my trip to PA: