Why Networking Works

March 18, 2009

Oct. 7, 2007 was my EAS and ECC. I attended the TAP classes at the community center on Pendleton. During that time, I was pursuing business in networking marketing. That was an uncertain road. For terminal leave, I flew to Japan to visit my wife's family and connected with friend for a potential job offer in Tokyo.

That friend helped me compile my resume using a template from the Internet. He took me to an IT hiring agency. After the interview, I knew I needed to impove language proficiency and get a couple certifications.

So I went back to the states. Another close friend invited me to a Christian men's retreat where I could possibly make connections for work. I received offers from two gentlemen. One was for a security guard supervisor and the other for IT field service technician. Since I had IT on my mind, I looked into it. I got that job and work for General Dynamics IT on Pendleton. It has been a blessing!

(Submitted by Mr. Joshua Kelsey)

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