SOCIETY CORNER: Work Your Network!

What’s your success story? There are many benefits to being a member of SMPS. Perhaps at the very top of this list is the tremendous network you garner. I would like to share a small success story. One night last week, at about 10:30 PM, I received an urgent email from the leaders of my firm’s Chicago office. Submitting on a proposal the next day for a project in Michigan, they were in need of a mechanical engineer to add to their team. I immediately turned to my SMPS network.

[expand title=”Click here to read more…”]I checked the MySMPS member directory by doing an “Advanced Search.” I found a great firm with the right expertise and experience, and they even had prior projects with the client. I also checked the SMPS Michigan chapter website and found that two of their board members worked for this firm. Perfect! I reached out to them within 30 minutes of getting this urgent request. And by first thing the next morning, they were on board! This is one small example of how the MySMPS member directory can help you every day! And another reason to make sure your profile page is fully filled out – so you and your firm can be found! [/expand]