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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