Networking, Networking, Networking

This week in MCOM class we learned about the importance of Networking.  Prior to this class, I had heard the word “Networking” all the time.  I heard it from my professors, my friends, everyone in the Marriott Schol, but I guess I really didn’t know what, and how to go about doing this extremely important action.  The MCOM class I had this week made it very clear to me.  I always wondered how I was going to offer any thing as a student to professionals.  After going to class, I realized that there is something I can offer.  I realized that the best way to Network with others is to find something in common with someone and a way to help a person in a need that they have.  In fact it is kind of like visiting teaching in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  I was taught that when you go visiting teaching, you should go looking for a need and then solve that need.  The same principle can be applied to Networking.  If we go to a networking event looking to help we will have a positive experience.  Going forth I will apply these Networking techniques and work on always seeking to help those I come in contact with, because I would want the same thing in return.