What’s been the biggest lesson you’ve learned about work?
In the recent years of our economy work has been a tough thing. People are being laid off constantly. My brother has been laid off twice, and I have been laid off once. For me, the biggest lesson I have learned is not what you know, but who you know. Having a college education, strong work ethic, and years with a company mean nothing when it comes to businesses closing. Your best way at getting a foot in the door is by knowing someone who can open that door for you.
This is true for me. How I got the interview for my current job is a family friend knew the owners of the company and gave a recommendation for me. Without that I never would have heard of the opening, and probably would have never had that initial interview. Sure once I was in the interview it was all on me, but without knowing someone I would have never had my chance to shine. It's sad that all the years of schooling, hard work, and years of work experience are not the main thing the majority of job seekers can use today. It's all about who can help them get that first introduction.
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