"Rise With Us" Career Fair

I attended the Portland Trail Blazers first annual Sport and Entertainment career fair on Wednesday, January 28th 2008. I didn't have very high expectations for the event, because I had heard about other NBA franchises hosting similar events in an attempt to sell tickets. I wasn't able to even talk to any of the attending companies representatives because it was so crowded, but I was able to leave with something valuable. The keynote speaker Jon Spoelstra, a former NBA executive for Portland and New Jersey, was very inspirational. He spoke about his experiences as an NBA executive and reassured the attendants that the poor economy may indeed be to our advantage. He said that the economy presents you with an opportunity to differentiate yourself from your competitors, because if you can sell, or be successful in this environment, imagine your productivity in a normal, or thriving economy. I have adopted this motto in my job search, and will continue to work hard while seeking a job. I believe that if I work hard enough, I will find a good fit within a company!