You are once again searching for a job, but good interviews are not materializing—no one is willing to give you a recommendation. You are applying for a promotion, but there are no colleagues around who are ready to write you excellent reviews and vouch for your ability to work at a new level.
Millions of engineers face this every year and learn from their mistakes: they have not invested enough in the development of a network of professional contacts.
This course will help ensure that such situations never occur again. After completing it, you will:
The world of technology is an incredibly competitive and complex environment. And the truth is: if you don't have a large circle of people who genuinely support you, are ready to vouch for you, and will fight for your success, it will be extremely difficult to build a career as an engineer.
That is why it is so important to develop social skills and expand your network. A strong network provides numerous practical advantages, making your journey in the field of technology more engaging and fulfilling.
Alex Chiu is an experienced engineer from Silicon Valley with over 10 years of experience working in leading tech companies such as PayPal, Course Hero (now Learneo, a unicorn valued at $3.6 billion), Meta, and Robinhood.
He became a technical lead just a couple of years after beginning his career, taking responsibility for the Course Hero Android app (with over 100 thousand users) as the company's first Android engineer. Following this, he expanded his responsibilities as a technical lead at Meta and Robinhood, successfully implementing several projects generating revenue of over $10 million, leading teams of 15 or more engineers.
| # | Lesson Title | Duration | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How This Course Works Demo | 11:44 | |
| 2 | Why A Strong Network Isn't Optional | 10:49 | |
| 3 | The #1 Rule Of Networking | 08:29 | |
| 4 | The 2-Step Process | 06:59 | |
| 5 | Understand Their Incentives | 07:37 | |
| 6 | You're Going To Get Burned | 07:10 | |
| 7 | Play The Long Game | 04:21 | |
| 8 | In-Person Is King | 05:58 | |
| 9 | Tactical Stakeholders | 03:49 | |
| 10 | "Good To Know" People | 02:51 | |
| 11 | Identifying Fit | 05:00 | |
| 12 | Build In Public | 04:56 | |
| 13 | Lead With Kindness | 08:01 | |
| 14 | Easy Ways To Earn Trust | 06:50 | |
| 15 | Have Their Back | 05:35 | |
| 16 | 1 on 1 Meetings | 07:08 | |
| 17 | Ask Good Questions | 04:52 | |
| 18 | Give Deep Thanks | 07:00 | |
| 19 | Common Mistakes To Avoid | 05:32 | |
| 20 | Everyday Is Networking Day | 08:41 | |
| 21 | Go Deeper: Follow Through | 05:39 |
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