I’m looking forward to participating in “Speed Networking” for the second year at Lake Forest College this coming Friday afternoon. This is an opportunity to assist bright young student to prepare for work life after college. The concept is for students to interview with professional from a variety of organizations and industries. The professionals assist the students in their networking skills. I feel privileged tthat Andean aid has been invited back for this great event. Perhaps some of these students will assist Andean Aid in the future.
We professionals have been asked to give one piece of advice for the student networkers. My advice is to be interesting and “interested”. Networking is a two way street. As I thought about this concept a rather strange example came to mind – Hugo Chavez. Though our politics are a world apart I have heard that he has a great ability when he meets with someone to give them his full and undivided attention which is no easy task. People who have spent time with him say that he gives the impression that you are the only person in the universe during that time and that he is completely interested in and focused on what you have to say. Hopefully I can do Hugo proud on Friday.
I actually attended this event and I must say that you did seem quite attentive. I was the first student that you met with and I really appreciated all that you had to say! Thanks for your time,
Edward Brown
Edward. I hope that all the professionals were attentive. It was a pleasure meeting you and the other students who came my way during the event.