In career development, all of the stages are important in their respective significance. However, the preparation and commitment stages are the most crucial of them. These stages are like the final leg of a race. The whole purpose is to get to the finish line, and one cannot finish the race without making it through that final stretch, let alone running the entire distance and seeing that through.
Preparing for interviews, writing resumés, building networks and following up after the interview are all the steps for building interpersonal communication and relationships in the working world. Whether a student is pursuing a job, or attempting to land a contract as an entrepreneur, the process is the same for networking and building bridges, even if the resumés look different, or if the process of applying for a role is not the same. This process also helps build confidence in the students, so over time with practice, they will be able to master the art of interviewing, thus increasing their chances of landing roles and opportunities that help them build great careers.
