Making Friends
How many times have you heard the saying "It’s not what you know, it’s who you know"? It’s true! You might think that building a list of acquaintances is trivial or snobbish—I mean, who makes fake friends, right? Don’t think that way! It’s becoming more and more important to know the right people if you want to land a job.
Remember 2nd grade? All your friends had the same friends as you did. You ignored or teased people you didn’t like. Ring any bells? Well if you haven’t entirely given that up yet, forget all that now. It’s time to get to know everyone and get everyone to know you. Put your face out there in the wide world of professionals. Network. Smile. Talk about yourself and what your goals are. Ask for help in finding information on job leads. You can get started doing this at school events, career events, with your neighbors, and even with the friends you already have. The sooner you get started doing this, the sooner you’ll see that your friends and acquaintances will connect you to exciting opportunities.
Most people don't immediately think of lawyers when discussing friendship, and this youtube clip is no exception. Watch this hysterical clip of Boston Legal, my all-time favorite show. Alen Shore and Melvin Palmer have a fabulously adversarial dynamic. Completely opposite to the spirit of making friends...
