it's ok to talk to strangers
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What is Networking?
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Why Is Networking Important?
• Assistance• Credibility• Learning• Career Growth
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Talk to Strangers
Career Growth
Grow a Network
Maintain a Network
Awesome Opportunities
Meet new people
Suggestions for Finding Tech Events
• Friends & Coworkers• Social Media Connections• Google & Google Groups• Meetup.com• Eventbrite• Reddit• LinkedIn
Amy Fontinelle“Four Career Networking Tips That Work”
1. Introduction2. Initiation3. Continuation• Curiosity• Listening
1. Ending
Overcoming Discomfort
• Group size• Group purpose• Location• Buddy system• Practice
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That awkward moment when…
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Follow-up is the beginning of relationship maintenance
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Best Practices
• Be intentional• Don’t be a robot• Mix it up• Limit negativity• Approach controversy carefully
Get out from behind
the screen!
Professional Relationship Protips
• Be patient• It’s not all about work• Scheduling is your friend• Help others• Ask for help
1.Pair up with the closest stranger2.Ask each other: • Name• Job• Hobby• How you learned about
CodeMash1.If you’re near someone you already knew, introduce them to your new acquaintance
NetworkingPractice
Take this. It’s dangerous out there.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERSDon’t be shy
