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Practice building things from start to finish. Figuring out how to start and keep intellectual "blinders" on to keep yourself focused and making progress is a
by algaeontoast 7y ago
Practice building things from start to finish. Figuring out how to start and keep intellectual "blinders" on to keep yourself focused and making progress is a really important skill that's hard to develop otherwise.
Go to meetups and well... meet people and potential investors / founders. If you do this you'll have a good set of potential mentors and likely not have issues finding interviews when it's time to look for an internship or job.
- hereisdx 7y agoThanks a lot for your advice!
- algaeontoast 7y agoNo worries! Feel free to PM or reach out if you're in Boston / NYC. Another tip is to never speak negatively of anyone you've worked with as an intern to other potential employers. Once you're a professional, I'd air on the side of neutral if someone asks why you left a startup or your opinion of a specific ex-colleague. You never know who you're talking to also knows... Been burned by that one when I thought I was just "being honest".
- ja27 7y agoI'd second going to meetups. Students often don't think they belong but most professionals love helping students out.