Networking and Relationship Building

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Building a strong professional network is invaluable. Networking provides mentorship opportunities, opens doors to new jobs, and exposes individuals to diverse perspectives and ideas. Women in tech should actively seek out communities, attend industry conferences, and participate in tech forums to build and sustain professional relationships.

Building a strong professional network is invaluable. Networking provides mentorship opportunities, opens doors to new jobs, and exposes individuals to diverse perspectives and ideas. Women in tech should actively seek out communities, attend industry conferences, and participate in tech forums to build and sustain professional relationships.

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Anemari Fiser
Engineering Leader | Career coach in tech at AF
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 09:19

In my experience this is the key skill that ensures successful continuous career development, so make sure to
- connect with people outside your team
- connect with people outside your company
- track people you meet
- go the extra mile in helping people - is going to pay off ;)
- don't be afraid to ask for help and see the magic ahppening :)
- build a personal brand (ypu are way more than your company)
PS: keep in mind, your internal netwrok might be more powerful than you think - just reach out to people

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Amy Forsee
Enterprise Architect at State of MO
Fri, 05/17/2024 - 09:42

In my journey of professional development, the tools that blazed a trail for me were networking and mentorship. Networking has opened doors to opportunities that were once beyond my wildest dreams, connecting me with a diverse set of individuals whose insights, knowledge, and experiences have only enriched my professional growth. It's not just about collecting contacts; it's about cultivating relationships that foster growth and learning.

I always recommend more than one mentor because our careers are complex. More than one mentor has allowed me to benefit from a wealth of knowledge. Each person has a unique perspective and knowledge base that they are willing to share. Their wisdom has been so instrumental in navigating the challenges that have inevitably arose in my career.

The reality is, no one person can know everything. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. This is where a strong network becomes invaluable. Helen Keller said it best, "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."

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