How I Beat 99% of Software Engineers (Networking HACK)

Networking isn’t luck, it’s a system you can learn. Come with me to New York boardrooms as I interview LinkedIn’s co-founder Reid Hoffman, crash a GE Vernova event, and host a podcast, all while breaking down the 5-step framework you need to connect with anyone. You’ll see proof in real conversations and leave with a clear plan to turn awkward outreach into authentic opportunities. ✉️ JOIN MY TECH NEWSLETTER Discover the latest tech trends shaping the industry, unlock career tips, and access exclusive resources to stay competitive in tech. → https://sajjaad.substack.com/ 🗣️ INVITE ME TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT → https://forms.gle/p38f7Jqt7FjYWtYU7 🧑‍💻 LEARN TO CODE Learn to code with bite-sized projects and an AI-bot to help answer your queries. I recommend you start with their python module, then check out java and javascript. → https://coddy.tech/ (It's FREE, but you can use the code SAJYT for 20% off of premium features!) 🍿 WATCH NEXT A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer in New York City https://youtu.be/IBf9-J_C-Lo?si=kx1KMt_KTa33zrJ0 ⬇️ MY OTHER SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sajjaad.khader/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sajjaadkhader 🌍 My website: https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/land-tech-job 00:00 Networking is the #1 skill 00:55 The G.R.O.W.S. game plan 01:05 G = Goal: find your ikigai 02:31 Land in NYC + quick room tour 03:02 My cousin (the videographer) arrives 03:23 Coffee run: talk to strangers 04:17 R = Research and thoughtful gifting 05:54 Heading to GE Vernova event 06:22 NYC energy + no excuse not to network 06:45 Conference prep: study, goals, pitch 07:26 Quick chat with GE Vernova’s CEO 07:56 Event wrap—rest before a big day 08:11 Night debrief and dinner 09:36 Interview day: breakfast and prep 10:06 O = Outreach, W = Win trust (RICE) 12:56 Meet Reid Hoffman + gift exchange 13:39 Post-interview recap: LinkedIn, careers, AI 14:07 Time crunch: edit and prep next pod 14:38 Walk to podcast with Google e