2. Business Cards. I think this one is a given especially since business cards are so cheap and easy to come by. Dont believe me? Imagine this, you meet someone at a networking event and they do not have their cell phone. How are you going to give them your contact information? Write it on a napkin? Heck no! Politely offer them your business card and take down their information. Follow up within 24 hours with an email or a phone call (NOTE: texting and calling are not the same and should never be used interchangeably) and continue to build from there. After a few months of communicating you can look back and say it all started with a business card.
3. Mentor: Find someone who has been where you are or someone who is where you want to be. Do not be afraid to reach out to them and make a genuine connection. They have valuable information and you should make use of them as a resource. Having a great mentor will make an incredible difference. They can light your path and become lifelong friends. Hey XW *wink*
4.A tailored suit: Don’t just buy a suit in your respective size. Take it to a tailor and have it cut to fit you. Your waist may be a size 2 or 32 but you may need your pants hemmed. You WILL be able to tell the difference. Although you will have to invest a little more time and money in tailoring your suit, consider it an investment in your future. Click here for tips about "looking the part" of a YP from HUSL Today.
5. The perfect handshake. Handshakes that are too firm make you seem like you're trying too hard and a soft handshake is just annoying (especially for men). Practice yours with friends you trust until you reach the oh so important middle ground. Well my friends, I know this list is by no means exhaustive. What do you consider essential to your success in your profession? Did I miss anything? Do you agree.
The floor is yours. What things do you think have been essential to your success? What do you consider a bare necessity? Share it amongst friends
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