Walking in to the Career and Post-Secondary Symposium I had no idea what to expect and felt it would be a waste of time. I thought that this event was made for the students who don't have a clue of what they would like to do with their lives and it wasn't until after I realized it could be so much more.
As I entered the board office I was greeted by an overwhelming crowd filled with people who had no idea where they were going, so I fitted in perfectly. I made my way to where all the post-secondary institutions where located and doing so passed by countless crowded booths featuring industry professionals talking about careers I had no interest in. My want to leave grew as the more booths I passed. Finally I found myself at the end of the labyrinth, standing at the Red River College booth, slightly eavesdropping on the conversations being had about how Red River students are taking all the jobs over other universities students. I took the pamphlet outlining the courses they offer and made my way to the door. However it wasn't my want to leave pulling me towards the exit, but my final Volleyball game ever played in the Glenlawn Gym. Now looking back I realize it would have been a great event to network with fellow graphic designers and marketing personal to find current openings in local agencies. CAPS is what you make of it and I made the mistake of not considering the possibilities. I also realized that I have never been to a networking event before but I have met and talked with CEO's, World Champion Athletes, and many accomplished professionals in industries I am very interested in. I did this by reaching out on my own. What I've learned is in order to succeed you have to seize every opportunity, but you also have to make your own. "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door" - Milton Berle
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Matt Patrician
11/15/2016 06:43:23 pm
Sometimes it takes a missed opportunity to see that was an opportunity in the first place. You may not have made some business connections but it sounds like you have a slightly clearer path after high school. This is very valuable.
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