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With the right people, yes. You generally don't meet those at "networking" events. If anything, you'll find other peddlers trying to sell you something. You do
by charlesdm 8y ago
With the right people, yes. You generally don't meet those at "networking" events. If anything, you'll find other peddlers trying to sell you something. You do meet those by throwing dinner parties, talking to and meeting interesting people, going to charity events, and through hobbies.
- ClassyJacket 8y ago" If anything, you'll find other peddlers trying to sell you something." I just got back from a "networking" event and this is 100% accurate.
- ghaff 8y agoIt's why "networking" often gets a bad rep. So many of these events are, as you say, people passing out business cards looking for consulting ops, a job, etc. By contrast, socializing, participating in various activities, staying in touch with former colleagues, and so forth is very valuable. Personally, every job I've had since the first post-graduation one has been through someone I knew. None were jobs I "applied for."
- whytaka 8y agoI would appreciate an intro course on this.
- charlesdm 8y agoIt's a bit hard to write this down in a HN comment. I would guess the best answer to that is, be genuinely curious about other people.
- doorbellguy 8y agoWish someone here had advice for an absolute beginner who is about to graduate and get into the working sector.
- kkarakk 8y ago1. if you hate your company culture it's not going to get better without effort. either get out or start trying to improve it yourself 2. networking in your company is not possible if you're in a job that is below your capabilities, go out and find your tribe asap. 3. take people out for coffee/food/drinks(depending on your culture) 4. attend every tech event in your area regardless of your interest/skill level. create tech events in your area for your interests
- doorbellguy 8y agoThank you so much.