Well, I know it is unusual for me to post in de Blog/my journal before class, but today I had an unusual experience. I attended a professional networking event. The event was being held by the Now I Can Foundation which is designed to help children with disabilities become more able. They told us about some of the activities they have for the children, how they get their funds, and some of the promotional events they organize. They also gave us a quick tour of the place. Not to mention fruit and donuts. All in all, it was alright.
I also found it to be an interesting learning experience. Being around professionals like the president of so-and-so and manager of this-and-that made me a bit more aware of some things. Mostly I did felt like I was doing pretty well: I arrived on time, came dressed properly, madeeye contact, and asked thoughtful questions. But I was far from flawless. For example, I noted that I introduced myself as "just an ungraduate." I was told to get rid of the just. I gotta' make myself look good. There's no need to belittle myself. Also, even though I was conversational, I really don't remember too many names nor did I get contact info. If I had a more clear purpose, I would get more clear results.
To conclude, I'm glad I went. I saw what to expect from a professional networking event, what I did well, and what I ought to improve. And improve I shall. In the future, this experience may come in handy. Perhaps my increased awareness and skills will land me a job. As Smash Mouth put it, "You'll never know if you don't go."
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