From Zero to Something – How Networking can change your life (aka How Persona teaches you about Time Management)

From Zero to Something – How Networking can change your life (aka How Persona teaches you about Time Management)

August 20, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm

Speaker: Joshua Jimenez

Talk Description

This talk primarily focuses on the fundamentals of networking/socializing and how newbies or students can attain their network early – what to look out for in a potential confidante, and how to form your inner circle of “friends” in the industry and what to avoid to not only keep your “cred” in check but make sure your network is safe and secure. Trust me, this isn’t dating advice, this is professional networking (less action short term, but better investment in the long-term).

Talk Takeaways

-Learn certain fundamentals of human psychology
-Learn how “role playing” in games like DnD can be applied in real life scenarios
-Understand social norms and how certain personalities work and…
-Learn how to “put your best foot forward to get through the door”

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