Ever thought attending a Drupal event could change your career? It happened to me! From volunteering at a Drupal camp to connecting with one of the speakers who helped me ace my interview—this session will inspire you to understand and embrace the power of community involvement and open doors you never imagined.
With the help of this session, participants will discover how engaging with the community can unlock unexpected career opportunities and personal growth. Learn how volunteering, networking, and contributing can shape your professional journey.
Topics covered:
- About me: Brief intro how I got introduced to Drupal
- My journey as Drupal developer
- Context about the opportunity I was waiting from sometime
- The role of the Drupal camp: Volunteering and learning at the event
- The unexpected breakthrough: Attending a session relevant to my interview role
- Reaching out for help: How connecting with the speaker boosted my confidence
- Applying the lessons: Incorporating insights into my interview round
- The result: Getting a job offer
- Learnings: The importance of “showing up”
Learning Objectives:
By attending this session, participants will:
- Get inspired to show up - Realise that just by being present and engaged, you’re already taking the first and major step towards new learnings and success.
- Learn the art of asking questions.
- Unlock career changing opportunities - Discover how simple community involvement can open unexpected professional doors.
- Learn the importance of networking - Tips and importance of building meaningful connections within the Drupal ecosystem.
- Take actionable steps - Walk away with clear, easy-to-implement tactics to make the most of events, volunteering, and contributions.