Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Hey Y'all!
Connections are everywhere, but how do we get them? This week in class we learned about networking. Networking is sharing information between people to build relationships that could potentially help you in the future.
On a plane ride down to Houston recently, I sat next to a woman that was playing the game Candy Crush. Since I was sitting by myself, I decided to spark conversation with her about the game which led to more conversation about life and careers. She worked for a company in Salt Lake in their marketing department. I instantly got excited and told her that's what I wanted to major in at BYU, so she gave me her card and said if I needed help, give her a call. I should remind her of me as "the nice girl on the plane ride to Houston". We network everyday by building relationships with people we come in contact with.
I never really knew how important networking was until this week in class. Will I ever use the Candy Crush lady's card as a connection? Who knows, but I gave myself the opportunity of a future internship possibly. Not only did I give myself the opportunity, but Candy Crush lady did as well. Networking is a two way street. You never know how you can help someone or someone can help you.
When do we need to start networking? The answer is now! Our teacher gave us the assignment of attending a professional networking meeting to get our names out there. Networking isn't a new thing, and is used everywhere because it works. I need to get into gear and get myself out there! One day soon, I am going to use the connections that I get today, so I can have a better tomorrow.
Connections are everywhere, but how do we get them? This week in class we learned about networking. Networking is sharing information between people to build relationships that could potentially help you in the future.
On a plane ride down to Houston recently, I sat next to a woman that was playing the game Candy Crush. Since I was sitting by myself, I decided to spark conversation with her about the game which led to more conversation about life and careers. She worked for a company in Salt Lake in their marketing department. I instantly got excited and told her that's what I wanted to major in at BYU, so she gave me her card and said if I needed help, give her a call. I should remind her of me as "the nice girl on the plane ride to Houston". We network everyday by building relationships with people we come in contact with.
I never really knew how important networking was until this week in class. Will I ever use the Candy Crush lady's card as a connection? Who knows, but I gave myself the opportunity of a future internship possibly. Not only did I give myself the opportunity, but Candy Crush lady did as well. Networking is a two way street. You never know how you can help someone or someone can help you.
When do we need to start networking? The answer is now! Our teacher gave us the assignment of attending a professional networking meeting to get our names out there. Networking isn't a new thing, and is used everywhere because it works. I need to get into gear and get myself out there! One day soon, I am going to use the connections that I get today, so I can have a better tomorrow.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Hey y'all!
No matter what profession you are going into in the business world, everyone needs to know proper table etiquette. Look back to the movie Pretty Woman. Julia Roberts, a hooker, knows nothing about how the upper class works. She gets hired by a professional businessman who buys companies for a living and is asked to attend a dinner with come clients. After receiving training by the hotel staff, she learns how to be proper and learns the etiquette needed to impress her employer, Richard Gere, and his clients. Why do I elude to this story? I cannot stress enough how important it is to look professional and act professional with fellow employees and employers. Back in Houston where I am from, I attended a lunch provided by a company that was showing me their product I was supposed to sell for them. Out of every food joint their was in Houston, they chose a salad restaurant. Eating salad is difficult enough without being messy, but add the pressure of trying not to look ridiculous in front of your superiors while eating it is even worse! I made sure I sat up straight and acted like a lady. With a napkin in my lap at all times, I ate slowly and never spoke with my mouth full of food. A prime example of what not-to-do is in Miss Congeniality. When Sandra Bullock, Gracie Heart, meets her pageant coach for the first time, she acts like a pig! She eats steak and he is absolutely repulsed by her terrible table manners. Never talk with your mouth full! In my MCOM 320 class this week, we learned proper table etiquette for business settings. I learned everything there is to know about table manners from place settings to who should pay. Whenever I have my next business dinner or lunch, I will make sure to follow these simple etiquette rules so I never get embarrassed.
!http://www.anyclip.com/movies/miss-congeniality/victors-consulting-history/#!locations/
No matter what profession you are going into in the business world, everyone needs to know proper table etiquette. Look back to the movie Pretty Woman. Julia Roberts, a hooker, knows nothing about how the upper class works. She gets hired by a professional businessman who buys companies for a living and is asked to attend a dinner with come clients. After receiving training by the hotel staff, she learns how to be proper and learns the etiquette needed to impress her employer, Richard Gere, and his clients. Why do I elude to this story? I cannot stress enough how important it is to look professional and act professional with fellow employees and employers. Back in Houston where I am from, I attended a lunch provided by a company that was showing me their product I was supposed to sell for them. Out of every food joint their was in Houston, they chose a salad restaurant. Eating salad is difficult enough without being messy, but add the pressure of trying not to look ridiculous in front of your superiors while eating it is even worse! I made sure I sat up straight and acted like a lady. With a napkin in my lap at all times, I ate slowly and never spoke with my mouth full of food. A prime example of what not-to-do is in Miss Congeniality. When Sandra Bullock, Gracie Heart, meets her pageant coach for the first time, she acts like a pig! She eats steak and he is absolutely repulsed by her terrible table manners. Never talk with your mouth full! In my MCOM 320 class this week, we learned proper table etiquette for business settings. I learned everything there is to know about table manners from place settings to who should pay. Whenever I have my next business dinner or lunch, I will make sure to follow these simple etiquette rules so I never get embarrassed.
!http://www.anyclip.com/movies/miss-congeniality/victors-consulting-history/#!locations/
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Hey Y'all!
It's me, Devin Hruska, your fellow, Texan MCOM student.
As I'm sitting on my couch this Tuesday night, all I can think about is school...well actually, school and boys. Unfortunately this blog's purpose isn't to delve deep into the inner thoughts of Devin Hruska and her nonexistent love life, but to enhance the writing skills of her ever-growing, intellectual mind. So don't get your hopes up for a blog that is full of juicy stories, unless you consider my Tuesday night, Business Writing class juicy. Blogging will be a new experience for me, but hopefully I'll get the hang of it and have some fun in the process.
It's me, Devin Hruska, your fellow, Texan MCOM student.
As I'm sitting on my couch this Tuesday night, all I can think about is school...well actually, school and boys. Unfortunately this blog's purpose isn't to delve deep into the inner thoughts of Devin Hruska and her nonexistent love life, but to enhance the writing skills of her ever-growing, intellectual mind. So don't get your hopes up for a blog that is full of juicy stories, unless you consider my Tuesday night, Business Writing class juicy. Blogging will be a new experience for me, but hopefully I'll get the hang of it and have some fun in the process.
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