The "Nitty Gritty" of Business Relationships

          Class was intense this week.  Had I known how important this lesson was going to be, I would have prepared more for it. Networking, resume building, and interview skills are all so common; yet knowing how to use them effectively can have just the impact it needs to to get us the job we've always wanted.  The take-away message from today was that it doesn't take much to stand out, but it can go a long way in helping people remember who you are.
   
          Knowing what we can do to stand out from the crowd is crucial when interviewing or networking.  Having a business card?  That idea never crossed my mind, but that would certainly make someone stand out.  Telling potential employers something unique that they will remember when I contact them? Awesome.  If we can find out what the employers enjoy doing and what they have accomplished with their work, we will have a more  solid line of conversation ready when opportunities come. No more of the lazy way. When we engage ourselves in these professional situations with a mindset of professionalism, our potential skyrockets. It is amazing how applicable these skills are to everyday interactions with peers and co-workers; it would be wise to work on them now.