OUGD502 - Networking: Forefront

This event was the week after Hey!Stac and I knew that some of the same people was going to be here that was there so I knew I would have a couple of people to talk to.
The talks themselves were really interesting, but aimed at front end developers so I didn't have much of a clue what they were talking about. Made me want to learn more about the topics though.

I think I was more comfortable at this one even though I didn't know anything about the talks and I think me and Sarah were the only students there. 
Between talks I met a new person who actually went to LCA, so we had a lot to talk about, and he told me about where he works as a developer which sounded AMAZING. It was really encouraging to hear he got a job after three months of graduating, and only started learning how to code in 3rd year. Especially after he told me the perks of his job, which sounded really cool. He said he was going to be at the next DigitaLeeds so at least if I go there that is another person to talk to. He also got offered a job by two people from another company in Leeds based on his enthusiasm in the debate after one of the talks, which was so surreal. This made me really excited about going to these events and getting myself out there, because my hard work and dedication could get noticed, and is the kind of things employers value which I thought was amazing. I also introduced myself to the men who offered the job.
I also saw someone who was at Hey!Stac so got another chance to speak to him about the talks and I thought this was valuable because I know I am starting to build a base of contacts who have really interesting things to say.
I then got talking to another guy who is a developer just outside of Leeds, and he started following me on Twitter that night and tweeted me saying it was nice to meet me. I gave him my card too.

I also spoke to Russell again, who was the final speaker at Hey!Stac, and ran Forefront, so this is another contact I have started to make. I feel like if I get more comfortable with people and get to know them better, I will feel more at ease asking about placements.

Overall, this was a great event and I met more people this time and gave out 3 cards which is better than the last event! I can't wait for DigitaLeeds now.