Effective Networking: The Right Way

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1. EFFECTIVE NETWORKING : THE RIGHT WAY Hashnode IRL | Lagos 2019
2. HELLO WORLD! I am Joy Joel Backend developer 2
3. 3 TALK GOALS • What is Networking? • Networking: The Wrong Way • How to Network at an Event • Where to meet people and build your network • Why you should network? • How do you extend your network?
4. What is Networking? Networking is about creating a shared bond with someone, having similar goals, values and interests. 4
5. 5 Networking: The Wrong Way • Networking when you need a favour • Limiting your network • Not being approachable
7. 7 How to Network at an Event • Learn to start a conservation • Sharing contact details • Take pictures if you can. Post and tag them • Follow them up
8. 8 Where to meet people and build your network • Local meetups • Conferences • Forums • Hackathons
9. 9 Why you should Network? • Job Opportunities • Learning opportunities • Invites to closed events • Career advice • Support system
10. 10 How to extend your network? • Engaging in social media platforms • Joining communities • Contributing to open source projects • Blogging • Volunteer at tech events • Become a speaker • Organize tech events
12. 12 Networking is an investment in your career. It takes time and when done correctly can yield great results for years to come. Diane Helbig
13. 13 THANK YOU ANY QUESTIONS OR COMPLIMENT?
14. 14 Follow me on @acidicodes @joyjoel @jaay