Connections

It's all about connections. Have you ever noticed in life that youcan get where you want to go a lot faster if you know someone where you want to go? I have always found that to be true in my professional life. I only got 1 real job by not knowing anyone and that was my first job out of college with the FBI. I applied and got in but I was also a legacy candidate, meaning my mom served in the FBI for a few years and that bode well for me. So I guess that I haven't really acquired employment of my choice at all without knowing someone. The reason for this? I have a son up at USU. He is looking for work. I happen to know people up there through work, I spoke to a person in charge (that likes our company which made it possible for me to even broach the subject with her) and she said as soon as they post, he needs to get a referral card, call her, she will tell him whom he should call and she will put in a "good word" for him. It also helps that he is somewhat bi-lingual. Life is about knowing people, networking and helping more than anything. If I can help someone, I am more than happy to do that as long as I feel that person will contribute and not besmirch my reputation. Don't get me wrong, you have to know things to put yourself in a position to get where you want but after that, it's all about the connections.