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Networking Guide: Build Deep Relationships Quickly In Tech

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Are you struggling to land interviews or secure recommendations for that much-desired promotion? You're not alone. Many engineers face the same challenges because they haven't fully invested in building a robust network of professional contacts.

Course Overview

This course is your pathway to ensuring such obstacles never stand in your way again. By the end of this course, you will:

  • Grasp the fundamental principles of successful networking
  • Implement a basic two-step process for creating connections
  • Discover how to identify the right individuals for your network
  • Acquire tools for rapid relationship building
  • Learn to avoid common pitfalls that can impede your networking efforts

Importance of Networking in the Tech Industry

The technology sector is fiercely competitive and complex. The hard truth is: without a robust network of supporters who are willing to vouch for you and support your success, carving out a successful engineering career becomes significantly more challenging.

Thus, developing social skills and expanding your professional network are crucial. A well-maintained network offers numerous practical benefits, making your tech career journey more rewarding and successful.

About the Author: Alex Chiou

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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.

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All Course Lessons (21)
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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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