Janet Diederichs Provides Advice for Young Professionals
Janet Diederichs knows PR. Opening up her own firm in 1970, Diederichs immediately became well known within Chicago and has even made impressions on PR professionals all over the world. Known mostly from handling the PR for when Pope John Paul II visited in Chicago in 1979, Diederichs became one of the 100 most influential women in Chicago.
Diederichs, 85 hates saying that she’s retired, because it sounds like she is giving up on her career. Diederichs is involved in many committees as a volunteer and still strongly believes in networking.
“Right at the onset going into business, to not only pursue his or her job but to also pursue other ways to make relationships with people,” Diederichs said.
Networking is building connections and mutually beneficial relationships in everyday life. Networking shares knowledge, new information and ideas, opportunities, connections, increases credibility and support.
“They (people who network) will be happier, they will have more interests, they will know more about what’s going on, they won’t just be workaholics. In the long run you end up with so many people you can talk to,” Diederichs said.
As Diederich’s speaks from her coral colored lips, her words spark encouragement.
“Ultimately, I would say my advice is to focus on what you’re interested in, or what you think you’ll be interested in, but don’t get married to it,” Duederichs said.
By: Lauren Allen
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Diederichs, 85 hates saying that she’s retired, because it sounds like she is giving up on her career. Diederichs is involved in many committees as a volunteer and still strongly believes in networking.
“Right at the onset going into business, to not only pursue his or her job but to also pursue other ways to make relationships with people,” Diederichs said.
Networking is building connections and mutually beneficial relationships in everyday life. Networking shares knowledge, new information and ideas, opportunities, connections, increases credibility and support.
“They (people who network) will be happier, they will have more interests, they will know more about what’s going on, they won’t just be workaholics. In the long run you end up with so many people you can talk to,” Diederichs said.
As Diederich’s speaks from her coral colored lips, her words spark encouragement.
“Ultimately, I would say my advice is to focus on what you’re interested in, or what you think you’ll be interested in, but don’t get married to it,” Duederichs said.
By: Lauren Allen
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