The world around us continues to change in a variety of different ways. We can travel faster, communicate instantaneously, and do a whole host of other things that our grandparents probably never dreamed about. However, along with the positive changes in our society also comes a more competitive workforce. While this is good because it drives innovation and results in better solutions to everyday problems, it also means that a college degree by itself isn't usually enough to land you a great job. To really get into the industry of your choosing, you need more than just a diploma: you need to know how to network.
Networking means making connections with other people that can be beneficial to you and others down the line. For instance, sending in your resume to a company in order to try and fill their job opening has a better chance of success if you know the recruiter personally. The people making the decision about who to hire can only know so much about you from what you've written on paper. Almost everyone is more comfortable hiring somebody they have gotten to know personally than someone who they've read about.
Third- Get out there and meet new people who you wouldn't normally hang out with. New people bring new ideas and there is a lot to be said about how much influence the people we associate with have on us. Fourth- Traveling can be an amazing way of keeping up that creative genious in all of us. It is sometimes takes us out of our comfort zone but it really gives us new perspective and ideas. Fifth- Music and art are where we can find inspiration if everything else fails. This is where we can learn from the masters, sometimes for free. Sixth- Try being a kid for a while just to reconnect with the old you who wasn't afraid to dream. Allow yourself to be curious.
Sometimes we fall into the trap of just getting used to everything around us without asking any questions. Adults differ from children in this respect. Seventh- Remember your dream. That's right, those crazy ones you have been having sometimes are your creative side just coming out. This can spruce up your creative lifestyle. One way to remember these dreams is by writing them down before you forget.
Eighth- Take a break from the mainstream so you can be with yourself and your thoughts for a while. The rush and the grind really can affect your ability to hold on to your creativity. Ninth- Writing is a good way to get feelings out and also ideas that are "out there". It may be tough to get in the habit but it will get easier with time.
Tenth- Make learning new things a habit. There is a creative world out there and it is good to be involved with it and knowing going on around you. Overall gaining an education in creative design can help you tap into some of these resources like never before!
Networking means making connections with other people that can be beneficial to you and others down the line. For instance, sending in your resume to a company in order to try and fill their job opening has a better chance of success if you know the recruiter personally. The people making the decision about who to hire can only know so much about you from what you've written on paper. Almost everyone is more comfortable hiring somebody they have gotten to know personally than someone who they've read about.
Third- Get out there and meet new people who you wouldn't normally hang out with. New people bring new ideas and there is a lot to be said about how much influence the people we associate with have on us. Fourth- Traveling can be an amazing way of keeping up that creative genious in all of us. It is sometimes takes us out of our comfort zone but it really gives us new perspective and ideas. Fifth- Music and art are where we can find inspiration if everything else fails. This is where we can learn from the masters, sometimes for free. Sixth- Try being a kid for a while just to reconnect with the old you who wasn't afraid to dream. Allow yourself to be curious.
Sometimes we fall into the trap of just getting used to everything around us without asking any questions. Adults differ from children in this respect. Seventh- Remember your dream. That's right, those crazy ones you have been having sometimes are your creative side just coming out. This can spruce up your creative lifestyle. One way to remember these dreams is by writing them down before you forget.
Eighth- Take a break from the mainstream so you can be with yourself and your thoughts for a while. The rush and the grind really can affect your ability to hold on to your creativity. Ninth- Writing is a good way to get feelings out and also ideas that are "out there". It may be tough to get in the habit but it will get easier with time.
Tenth- Make learning new things a habit. There is a creative world out there and it is good to be involved with it and knowing going on around you. Overall gaining an education in creative design can help you tap into some of these resources like never before!
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