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Networking 101: How To Get The Most Out Of A Networking Event

Carly Chase, Laura Castaing
October 30, 2019 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Virtual Free to attend
Networking 101: How To Get The Most Out Of A Networking Event

About this session

Let's face it, networking is stressful, and at times it can be down right awkward. However, some experts say that upwards of 85% of jobs are landed via networking or some sort of internal connection. How can you identify which of your connections can help you land your dream role? Better yet, how can you gain the confidence and tools to ask them effectively? Join this virtual chat with Laura Castaing and Carly Chase the CoFounders of crabwalk to find out!

Meet the speakers

Carly Chase

Carly Chase

Founder of Crabwalk

Carly’s career has spanned stints at big institutions like Goldman Sachs, The City of New York under Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and MIT, in addition to numerous NYC based startups. She never imagined she’d be in any industry other than finance until Sept. 15, 2008 when she witnessed the then assumed impossible happen - people ranging from 22 - 70 years of age lose their jobs and banks with storied histories tumble - and found herself questioning her intended path. Currently, she works at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship where she runs programs, and coaches students across campus to be effective entrepreneurs. She is also a Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management. You can read more about her on LinkedIn.

Laura Castaing

Laura Castaing

Founder of Crabwalk

Laura’s career path started in Engineering at Duke University and led to 14+ years 0f experience building startup businesses in senior operations roles across real estate, e-commerce, government, office management, and online dating services. She has now successfully launched her own business and career coaching practice and is committed to people creating work that is fulfilling and gives them a lifestyle they love. She credits her success in this unconventional and non-linear path to The Crabwalk Method. You can see more on her website and LinkedIn.
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