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Break The CycleA talk by Jad Joubran
The cycle of job & experienceSuggested solutions
Tips & tricks
Outline
About Me
Hello World
My first internship at 17
Published my first article
Started applying for conferences
Italy
UK
Belgium
Massachusetts
Australia
Norway
Netherlands
The Problem
Job
Experience
Solely relying on university
No relevant experience
The Solution
1. Mindset
Be proactive
Get motivated
Surround yourself by motivated people
Get out of your comfort zone
2. Take action
Organize your thoughts
Create a Trello board
Look up & read relevant articles
Watch talks & tutorials online,for free!
3. Personal Branding
Google yourself: This is how people see you
Write your own articles
Publish your own website or blog
Build your LinkedIn profile & expand your
network
4. Tips & Tricks
Can you cut out Soda drinks?
1 page for every 10 years of experienceDon’t use @hotmail. Gmail is a great
alternativeUse dynamic action verbs
CV Tips
Complement your education with
internships
Get a mentor
Look up everything online.Google is your girlfriend/boyfriend
Conclusion
It’s never about luck or talent.It’s about dedication and persistence
Adopt the“Fail. Learn. Succeed”
state of mind
Attend tomorrow’s workshop
Breaking the Cycle: Intro to Web Development
Thank you
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