
從不同觀點看事情
There’s a popular saying that goes like this: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”
常言道:「重要的不是你知道什麼,而是你認識什麼人」。
saying(n.)格言、諺語
Networking can be scary for some, but connecting with and knowing the right people can really help you, both in life and in work.
建立人脈可能會令某些人卻步,但與人建立關係並且找對人,在生活或工作上都有幫助。
connect with sb. 與某人建立關係
First of all, regularly networking will help you build confidence by pushing yourself to talk to people you don’t know.
首先,迫使自己去跟陌生人交談,以此建立人脈將有助於建立自信心。
confidence(n.)自信
It’s common to want to avoid uncomfortable situations, but personal and professional growth depends on talking to people and making connections.
人都想避免不自在的場合,這很正常,但個人與職涯成長有賴於跟他人交談與建立人脈。
comfortable(adj.)舒服的、自在的growth(n.)成長depend on 有賴於
Fortunately, the more you do it, the easier it gets.
幸運的是,這種事做得越多,就越上手。
And the more people you know, the more opportunities you will have.
而且,認識的人越多,機會就越多。
opportunity(n.)機會、機遇
When you have a large network, there is a higher chance that you will know someone who can introduce you to others in your industry, or industries that you are interested in.
當你人脈很廣的時候,你更有機會認識其他人,他們可以把你介紹給業界同行認識,或是帶你接觸你感興趣的產業。
introduce(v.)介紹、引見、引進、推出
It’s a great way to further your career or start something new.
這是個發展事業、開始嘗試新事物的好方法。
further(v.)推進、增進
Lastly, having more people in your network means more people you can exchange ideas and knowledge with.
最後,人脈越廣,意味著你可以跟越多人分享想法與知識。
exchange(v.)(n.)交換
Asking for feedback or discussing your thoughts with others will help you see things from other points of view and have a more open mind.
向他人徵求反饋或跟他們討論想法將能讓你從不同觀點看事情,並保持開放的思維。
feedback(n.)回饋、反饋open-minded(adj.)開明的、心胸開闊的