1. The biggest takeaway for me was that networking is really relationship building. I liked the idea of thinking about who controls the “red button,” who can get me closer to that person, and what value I can bring to the relationship instead of only thinking about what I want from them.
2. I found the practical examples are the most valuable, for example, the breakdown of a networking call, career fair conversation, cold outreach, and follow-up email. I liked having actual structures and examples because they made networking feel much more concrete and easier to apply.
3. I think I always want to know how to move beyond submitting online applications and actually build connections that can help me get closer to an opportunity. The event definitely helped because it gave me a clearer way to think about who I should talk to, how to approach them, and the “hidden assets” he talked about was also very helpful in terms of making the conversation valuable for both sides.
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