I read a fantastic article on one of my favourite blogs - Primer - called “5 Things I Wish I Knew After College.”

‘Thing’ number five really caught my eye because it relates so much to the art of first impressions; and how to make a lasting impression: You are your own business card.

I was fortunate to be taught just before I left university about how crucial networking is… not just for the job search, but for everything. The more effort you make to connect with people on a deep level, the more opportunity you have to go in the direction of your dreams. And not only do these connections help you get where you want to go, but deep connections can also open up new doors and new ideas you didn’t even know existed before - opening your life to new possibilities.

Quote from the article:

All of the opportunities I’ve had post-college haven’t been because of where I went to school, or what it said on my resume. It was because of the human connections I made post-graduation. Whatever you are looking for in life, you have to make your intent known through everyday interaction.

Okay, go read >>