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The networking event success story
- I didn't get my first tech job from applications.
- I didn't wait for recruiters to find me.
- I've never relied on "spray and pray" job hunting.
- I didn't think networking was "too salesy" or "fake."
We've been taught the "submit and wait" approach for so long.
Apply Online → Wait for Response → Hope Someone Notices → Get GHOSTED
It's the "safe" approach, yes.
But does it actually work? Rarely.
Here's what changed everything for me:
✓ I attended the AfroTech Conference and talked to dozens of companies face-to-face
✓ I collected contact info from every meaningful conversation
✓ I followed up AFTER applying to each role (this is where most people fail)
✓ I got 10+ interviews from that single event
The result? My first tech offer.
Networking isn't about what people can do for you.
It's about what value you can bring to them.
Stop hiding behind applications.
Start having real conversations with real people.
What's the best networking event you've attended? Drop it below! 👇
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The networking event success story
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