Personal Branding & Landing a Job

@tommygaessler

My Unique Story

(I was mad I wasn't the youngest)

You all have a unique story, leverage it!

5 Keys to Success

• Build cool shit
• Tweet like hell
• Don't just go to meetups
• Don't apply online
• Be willing to be lucky

Build Cool Shit

Sitekite

Trip Charge

And share it!

TWEET, ALOT

1. Leverage twitter to build your personal brand.
2. Get retweeted by galvanize.
3. Get pictures with cool people.
4. Promote your story.

1. Quality not quantity
2. Go with your friends/classmates.
3. Go to business/entrepreneur meetups.
4. Meet the presenters/panelists,
5. Use business cards. @moo
6. Add everyone you meet on Linkedin
7. 100% follow up in 24hrs.

Advice on Meetups

How to Land a Job

1. Don't just apply online.
2. Create a list of 5 companies
3. Use the connections you have on Linkedin (DEMO)
4. Ask to demo your projects
5. Ask for advice on your projects
6. Use the company's API you want a job at

Be willing to be lucky

Showing up creates opportunity 

Making Healthcare Suck Less

Personal Branding & Landing a Job...

From a 19 year old

@tommygaessler