IT ONLY TAKES A FEW MOMENTS TO OPEN A DOOR

I have been helped in life by so many individuals who took the time to offer me advice or "open a door" for me. All any person in life can ask for is to be provided an opportunity and then it is their's as an individual to capitalize on.

My whole blog is about sharing experiences that hopefully can help others in their quest to succeed. The stories I share are not about me but more focused on how just taking a few moments of your time can "open a door" for someone else. Once that door is open then it is up to the indvidual themselves to sell their potential to clients and employers.

I have a couple of stories that I wish to share as examples of how "opening a door" can assist someone. Within the past year two individuals Katie Cain and Kyle Vowell had indicated to me their desire to seek employment in the admissions field. They both took the initiative to gain experience in the field by volunteering for assignments and asking for guidance. When they both had identified potential employment opportunities they were interested in they asked for my assistance. In each case I sent emails supporting both of them as candidates that I deemed worthy of an interview. In the competitive world we live in that is all you can ask for, an opportunity to showcase your talent and ability. So many individuals never make it to the interview stage and if you make it that far you should be happy because someone has deemed it worthwhile to meet you.

I did not get either Katie or Kyle a job but I did hopefully help them get an interview that allowed them to showcase their abilities. I am pleased to say that they both were hired but that accomplishment is because they are talented and were prepared. My commitment to assist each of them took very little time but helped in "opening a door".

The common thought process of many young people is that "I am going to do this on my own". The reality is that very few "do it on their own" and asking for assistance to "open a door" is both smart and the way the world works. If you sell a product or get hired for that perfect job take pride because that was all because of YOU! But also remember those that have helped you by "opening a door" and remember to open a few yourself for others!