Networking into UX

In this live, interactive workshop we will (1) uncover the myths about networking and how to do it effectively, (2) learn what to say and how to say it in different networking situations, and (3) craft a professional image that resonates with you AND your network. The ideal participant that would benefit from this workshop is a person who is curious about how to find, and in turn, to strategically approach networking opportunities. Open-minded and collaborative by nature most importantly, they are someone who is ready to “do the work” with their own self-introspection process.

September 18, 2024
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11:00 pm
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12:00 am
PST
TRACKS:
Entrepreneurship
ALL SPEAKERS
Christina Waterman
Christina Waterman
Founder, UX Marketing Lab

Christina Waterman is a multidisciplinary professional with over a decade of combined expertise in Marketing and UX Design. A huge advocate for using intentional networking as a career-building strategy, she has trained herself and others on how to network like a boss, with all quality and no cringe.

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