ABSTRACT
The entertainment lighting industry is largely based on relationships and thus being skilled at networking with others is very important for career growth. The real key to success in any career, besides being good at what reader do, is having people know who their are and what we are capable of doing. Networking should not only happen with contacts that we may know or wish to know. Find industry occasions to meet new people. Networking should be a lifelong action that we perform at every possible occasion. Ideally, networking should provide value for both parties. For instance, we might mention to a newly met LD that their recently took a course in drafting. With more connections, people will discover more prospects.
