Effective Networking:
The right way
Vue Vixens Day US 2020
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Hello!
I am Amarachi Amaechi
Front-End developer @ Zedcrest Capital
Evangelist @womenwhocodelagos
You can find me on twitter @AmarachiAmaechi
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Talk goals
● What is networking
● Why is it important
● Networking the right way
● Places to find networks
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What is networking?
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Networking is the exchange of information
and ideas among people with a common
profession or special interest, usually in an
informal social setting.
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Importance of networking
⊳ Job opportunities
⊳ Learning opportunities
⊳ Industry connection
⊳ Access to new clients
⊳ Invites to closed events
⊳ Career advancement
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Networking the right way
● Start networking before you need it.
● Have a plan.
● Forget your personal agenda.
● Never dismiss anyone as unimportant.
● Figure out how you can be useful.
● Follow up and follow through.
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Where to find Good network
➢ Meetup
➢ Conference
➢ Hackathons
➢ Online developers communities
➢ Social media
➢ Forums
Check places like Meetup and Eventbrite for events in your area.
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“Networking is not about just
connecting people. It's about
connecting people with people, people
with ideas, and people with
opportunities. ” ― Michele Jennae
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Thank You
You can find me on Twitter@AmarachiAmaechi
email: [email protected]
Any questions?
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Credits
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