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networking (pg. 2)
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| VERTiG0 |
| Install DD-WRT; problem solved. |
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| DigiNut |
| quote: | Originally posted by VERTiG0
Install DD-WRT problem solved. |
Nerd. |
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| VERTiG0 |
| quote: | Originally posted by DigiNut
Nerd. |
Haha, it's sad that it's the first thing I think of when I saw the title of this thread. |
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| DigiNut |
| quote: | Originally posted by VERTiG0
Haha, it's sad that it's the first thing I think of when I saw the title of this thread. |
Besides, everybody knows that Tomato and X-Wrt are better choices now that DD-WRT has gone all commercial. |
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| rabbitjoker |
| quote: | Originally posted by DigiNut
I don't think there's any secret to it, really, other than taking a genuine interest in other people's work. If it's familiar to you then you relate your own anecdotes, if not then you ask lots of questions and try to learn something. |
This here is really key as well. This will get you farther in life in general than anything else. |
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| rabbitjoker |
| quote: | Originally posted by VERTiG0
Haha, it's sad that it's the first thing I think of when I saw the title of this thread. |
I thought of my 6' RJ45. |
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| jchung52 |
| for me personally i find i have to do a lot of networking either through work or through promotions/djing. imo, confidence and trust is important. confidence in yourself because if you do not have it then you wont be able to express yourself or communicate to your full potential. trust in the other person because for lack of better of expression, if you think they will, they will. make sure you have a relaxed approach to meeting new individuals, it helps, a lot. thats all i can offer other than what has already been said |
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| Pett |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
I thought of my 6' RJ45. |
technically you have a 6' CAT5 cable, the Connector is called a RJ45 :tongue2 |
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| VERTiG0 |
| quote: | Originally posted by DigiNut
Besides, everybody knows that Tomato and X-Wrt are better choices now that DD-WRT has gone all commercial. |
I haven't tried Tomato or X-WRT, I'm quite content with what DD-WRT has done to my piece of trash version 5 WRT54G.
I have this WRT54G2 V1 that I got for free laying around here that I want to set up as a repeater of sorts, but since there's no 3rd party firmware for it yet I'm kinda stuck. |
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| DigiNut |
| quote: | Originally posted by VERTiG0
I have this WRT54G2 V1 that I got for free laying around here that I want to set up as a repeater of sorts, but since there's no 3rd party firmware for it yet I'm kinda stuck. |
To a non-technical reader, that could sound pretty dirty. Particularly the part about free laying.
And I wasn't actually serious about the Tomato vs. DD thing (although there are people who are). Just thought I'd do my part to convert the thread into technobabble. ;) |
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| Owen M |
Lots of good points mentioned...
| quote: | Originally posted by teufel-man
The key for me was just to go, introduce yourself to people, ... exchange business cards once you are done and in your case even send them a thank you e-mail
If you are naturally friendly and social person then just be yourself and you should do fine |
| quote: | Originally posted by teufel-man
...each event you go to it becomes easier and easier, so dont worry too much, you'll get the hang of it |
| quote: | Originally posted by The Highroller
You'll get used to it with experience though. Just go to as many as you can, and you'll start getting the hang of it I think! |
| quote: | Originally posted by barbina
Body language is key.
Smile, lean in a bit when someones talking to you, eye contact etc.
It may seem stupid... but its what I pay attention to most when I'm meeting someone new. |
| quote: | Originally posted by DigiNut
I don't think there's any secret to it, really, other than taking a genuine interest in other people's work. If it's familiar to you then you relate your own anecdotes, if not then you ask lots of questions and try to learn something.
when it comes to business and I'm looking to hire or recommend someone, I really don't care which hockey team they love or how they feel about the latest hurricane. This is a business conference - it's OK to talk shop.... it's competency in the field that's going to matter.
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It's really important to get contact info & business cards. Really really important. You need someones info if you ever want to reach them again. It's also a nice gesture to send someone an e-mail a few days after you meet just to say "nice to meet you and good luck with what ever the hell you were talking to them about" kind of thing.
It's also good when talking about yourself to say "I AM an translator/conference interpreter, or I AM an architechct, or I AM a nightclub event coordinator. Even if you're still learning to be one, people will think of you as one.
I'm not saying blow smoke up peoples asses and say you can do things you can't. Skilled people can see through that.
Although I agree with most of Diginut, I don't agree with this.
| quote: | Originally posted by DigiNut
Personally, I would avoid ever mentioning that you're looking for work. If I have a position to fill and I really want you for it, it may not even matter whether or not you're already employed (I can always try to make a better offer).
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I recently gained a position with a new company because I straight up told them I'm looking for a new position and was interested in working with them. |
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| Skipper |
Have confidence
Ask Questions
Eye contact
Smile
Graham I just realized we never touched base on your recruiting questions. |
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