Networking Expectations: Enjoy the Trip (11 of 12)

Posted by Jonathan Hilley · Topics: Networking · 2 Comments

Expectation #11: Enjoy the trip

A friend of mine went on a “boys’ trip” to Vegas last year. Instead of enjoying the company of friends, he spent the entire weekend mad about all the work he had waiting for him back at the office. Later, he admitted missing everything that should have been great about his vacation.

If you simply focus on being out of a job (or trying to land a job), you will miss out on the experiences that make networking so enriching. Think of it this way: at what other point in your life will you take this much time to meet so many people again? Certainly not when you’re working.

Expectation setting #11: Enjoy the people you meet, you may not get this chance again.

Source: Mark Richards, Candidate’s Chair

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20 Apr 10

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schonyip 01 05 10

I see your point and even you put this in a short article, it is still easy to understand.
Dont let your chance pass by because it may never pass again.

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