What you know/Who you know

This workshop provided some information on mentors. Mr. Jorlui, the presenter had informed us that its not just about what you know , but who you know. A mentor is someone that gives guidance to another to those who need it. A mentor goes out of their way to help someone that needs it. It is not a good idea to cancel meetings with mentors, unless it is an emergency. A mentor has gone through everything the mentee hasn’t experience yet, so it is a necessary learning experience for the mentee. It is also known that companies who actively seek people to take specific positions are looking for responses. It’s better if the person replies to the company rather than the company seeking them out. I’ve also been informed about the Baruch career development center and the linkedin website. This workshop has been somewhat informative, I’ve gotten the message that its not just about what you know, but who you know.