How to Thrive: Bridging the Gap from Student to Professional!

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🚀 Launch Your Career with Confidence! 🚀 ✨ Join us for an inspiring talk with Dona Maria Jose, Women Techmakers Ambassador, as she shares invaluable insights on navigating the transition from student to thriving professional! ✨

Dec 14, 4:00 – 5:00 PM (UTC)

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How to Thrive: Bridging the Gap from Student to Professional!

🗓️ Date: 14.12.2024 ⏰

Time: 17:00 - 18:00 CEST📍

Location: online

🚀 Launch Your Career with Confidence! 🚀

✨ Join us for an inspiring talk with Dona Maria Jose, Women Techmakers Ambassador, as she shares invaluable insights on navigating the transition from student to thriving professional! ✨

Feeling overwhelmed by the leap from academia to the working world? 🤔 You're not alone! Dona Maria Jose has been there, and she's here to guide you with her personal experiences and practical advice.

Starting a new role can be daunting, especially when transitioning from academia to the professional world. In this talk, Dona want to share personal experiences of entering the workforce—twice as a new grad—facing uncertainties and overcoming initial fears.

She will cover essential strategies for thriving in your early career: from making the most of your ramp-up period and developing subject matter expertise, to building your personal brand and managing your career growth.

You’ll learn how to handle failures, communicate your worth, and drive your own career path.

Additionally, we’ll explore the importance of financial management, self-care, and navigating workplace dynamics.

Dona also discuss how cultural changes between different work environments can affect your professional interactions, and why it’s crucial to help others as you grow.

In this session, you'll discover:

Strategies for Success: Learn how to make the most of your early career, from ramping up quickly to developing expertise and building your personal brand.

Overcoming Challenges: Gain insights on handling failures, communicating your worth, and navigating workplace dynamics.

Financial Wisdom: Get tips on managing your finances and building a strong foundation for your future.

Self-Care and Well-being: Understand the importance of prioritizing self-care in the midst of a demanding career.

Cultural Awareness: Learn how to navigate cultural differences in the workplace and build strong professional relationships.

The Power of Giving Back: Discover why helping others is crucial for your own growth and success.

This session will provide practical tips for handling the challenges of your first job, fostering long-term success, and supporting your peers.

Whether you're a new grad or experienced professional, the journey to success starts with one step.

Let’s walk through it together!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an inspiring leader and connect with fellow women in tech!

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Speaker

  • Dona Maria Jose

    Slack

    Senior Software Engineer

Organizer

  • Anna Muzykina

    GDG Organizer

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