Want to meet top companies, new mentors, and other awesome, talented young pros like you?Join us for Hustle Summit, the most epic networking event you’ll ever attend, taking place on Friday, January 27th, 2017 at Irving Plaza. We’ll connect you digitally and in-person to the coolest companies, greatest pros across industries, and your future life-long friends. Companies we work with include HBO, Scripps Networks, BuzzFeed, Blue Apron, IPG Mediabrands, L’Oréal, and more. Learn more & save the date at hustlesummit.co
Looking for an internship or entry to mid level job? Changing your career path? If so, you may be asking yourself: What are the best ways I can approach this?
We checked in with some of the pros and asked them their go-to career tips for moving up and moving forward. Here’s what they had to say:
Kristen Pellegrin
Client Services Team Lead
Dale Carnegie Training
Kristen’s tip: Be open to any opportunity that comes your way and you never know where it might lead.
Shira Galler
Community Outreach Manager
Wix.com
Shira’s tip: Make connections, it will help you grow your career.
Ryan Pearson
Experience Designer
360i
Ryan’s tip: Volunteer to the top.
John Sinclair (Our Keynote!)
VP/Creative Director
AMC Networks
John’s tip: Choose the right boss.
Julianna Rusakiewicz
Junior Developer
Catch New York
Julianna’s tip: If there’s no clear path to a new field, create your own!
Khai Tran
Exhibitions and Collection Management
Deutsche Bank
Khai’s tip: Networks.
Jonny Blitstein
Sr. Manager of Sales
The Walt Disney Company
Jonny’s tip: Take unique opportunities even if they’re outside your skill set. Be nice to people.
Kristen Rock
Director of Talent Acquisition
Deep Focus
Kristen’s tip: Invest in yourself.
Shirley Yu
Fashion Photographer
Shirley Yu Photography
Shirley’s tip: in the beginning, you’re planting seeds. Over time, if you’re kind, persistent, and self-improving, your seeds will grow into opportunities.
Kevin Huynh
Head of Growth
Classcraft
Kevin’s tip: Keep showing up.
Jaime Hoerbelt
Director, Partner Marketing
Nickelodeon
Jaime’s tip: Be solution-oriented instead of a problem-spotter.
Neisha Tweed
Creative Strategist
Facebook
Neisha’s tip: Don’t be an asshole.
Daniel Arenas
Founder
Sunday Morning NY
Daniel’s tip: Be nice to people.
Business Development
Google
Keith’s tip: Understand the fundamentals of your industry and build your career through relationships, communication and hard work.
Mallorie Rosenbluth
Managing Director, Customer Success
Pypestream
Mallorie’s tip: Find your passion and do it!
Clay Williams
Photographer
Clay Williams Photo
Clay’s tip: It’s always about the people. Relationships make everything happen.
Dondre Green
Photographer and Graphic Designer
Bronx Narratives
Dondre’s tip: Remember your purpose and why you do what you do.
Antoinette Miller
College Recruiter (Interim Internship Program Manager)
HBO
Antoinette’s Tip: Be open to all opportunities, no matter how big or small they may seem.
Olivia Walker
PR Manager
Workville NYC
Olivia’s Tip: Network all the time and never take no as an option.
Taylor Turdon
Voices Editor
MTV News
Taylor’s Tip: Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you — and listen.
Want to meet top companies, new mentors, and other awesome, talented young pros like you?Join us for Hustle Summit, the most epic networking event you’ll ever attend, taking place on Friday, January 27th, 2017 at Irving Plaza. We’ll connect you digitally and in-person to the coolest companies, greatest pros across industries, and your future life-long friends. Companies we work with include HBO, Scripps Networks, BuzzFeed, Blue Apron, IPG Mediabrands, L’Oréal, and more. Learn more & save the date at hustlesummit.co
