I am Chloe NichollsStartup marketing, PR and growth strategist
You can find me at @thatgirl_chloe
Hello!
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Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress; working hard for something we
love is called passion!
Develop your online profile
◉ Use your real identity and build your profile◉ What makes you tick?◉ Share interesting links, events and your blogs ◉ Create an About.me or Strikingly page◉ Join an online community i.e. Github for coders
Learn a digital skill
◉ Technology is ubiquitous, it’s everywhere◉ Learning to code can set you apart from the pack◉ Digital skills continue to be in demand ◉ Empower yourself to solve problems◉ Don’t be the consumer, be the creator!
Why is this important?
Source
Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2015 Source
Workshape Developer Survey 2016
People are your best source of knowledge
◉ Go to events and meet people◉ Be curious and ask questions◉ Find the gatekeeper of your industry◉ Pick your tribe and immerse yourself in the
community
Work for a startup
◉ It’s a great way to throw yourself into the deep end◉ You can take ownership of your career path◉ Gain as much experience via internships◉ It’s a collaborative and supportive community