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Hispanic Networking
A good friend of mine recently invited me to attend a networking event in San Jose, CA hosted by LAM (Latinos A Morir), held at a Mexican restaurant called Mezcal. It was my first time at one of their events, and I was not sure what to expect; I had attended networking events in the past, some were a waste of time and others definitely were worth the time.
Right away, I could see that this was a very professional crowd. The guests were dressed to impress and ready to mingle. I even met the founder and CEO of LAM, Giovanni Gonzalez that evening. It seemed that he put a lot of effort into the event, and it went off without a hitch. I would definitely say that I would attend another of their events.
So why do I believe that it is beneficial to network amongst other Latino professionals? Because universities do it. Alumni who graduated from the same university shared similar experiences, even though they attended the school during different eras. They rooted for the football/basketball team, they joined fraternities/sororities and they took part in many of the school´s traditions. Industries do it as well. Industries from real estate, to advertising, to banking, to tech, have industry-specific events. People in the industry share a common bond, and you can really get into lengthy discussions about what you do, since the other person can grasp the information.
The same can be said for Latino networking events. You have the ability to meet with other educated, successful Latinos who are looking to become more influential as a group. You may have gone to different schools, work in different industries, but Latinos know that success doesn’t come easy and are very receptive to helping one another out.
Whether you’re interested in LAM, NAHREP, or another Latino networking group, make sure to get out there and become a part of something big.
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