Get Yourself Out There
1. Networking
Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a rut looking for your ideal job? Do you find yourself updating your LinkedIn profile every 5 minutes, polishing your portfolio and just begging for that one bad-ass start-up to notice that you're a rockstar? If that rings a bell, then you probably need a better strategy.
No Man is an Island.
We know that the word "Networking" and the thought of socializing may sound cringey to some of you. But getting in the zone of the community you want to be part of is a crucial step to your career journey. According to a LinkedIn report, 70 percent of professionals were hired through connections and professional networking.
Job-seekers should use "networking" as a tool to seek out the professionals who are in the industry they want to take on. More often than not, your network contacts won't be your potential employers immediately. However, an employer who may not be hiring today may need someone like you to be part of their team.
Networking Events
Think of this as a party, minus the shots and shenanigans. There are tons of young minds that you can connect with who are in the same industry that you might want to be a part of. Who knows, you might meet the Obi-Wan Kenobi to your young Luke Skywalker. Mentorship is also a possibility in networking events. He might be able to give you tricks and guide you to the right path. There are various groups and meetup events such as Postlight that hosts events in building and shipping great technology products.
