As we've discussed, meeting people, forming relationships, and having conversations are the key pieces to getting your foot in the door at any company. It's important to be proactive in your approach to outreach and networking, so it's necessary to make a plan for what you'll try to further your networking.
Identify a contact you will reach out to by the end of this module. This could be a mentor, alum, or anyone from your current network. Describe:
Why you want to connect with this person and what you want to talk about
I decided to reach out to Dan Alvarez who just started his first job out of Turing. I thought he would be a good resource since he had a lot of knowledge about the job search post Turing, and I want to get his views on his experiences at Turing.
When you will contact them by and how you plan to meet I already contacted Dan, and we had a coffee meeting at Union station Friday afternoon.
What your follow-up will look like once you've met with them I sent him a message on slack. He offered to go to a local meetup together, so I'm on the lookout for good coding events to join.
What other steps will you take to start building a stronger network in the tech community? I will try to be active within the Turing community, and participate at networking events in the Denver area. Dan offered to come with, and I think I would like to go to events with other Turing students as well.
Hey Djavan, this is a great plan! Glad you've already begun to establish a strong relationship with Dan -- he'll be a great resource as you continue in your job search. Nice work!