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Breaking In Without Connections: Building Careers from Scratch

Thursday, January 22, 2026
7:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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No fancy alumni network? No family friends at Google? No problem.This live webinar is your guide to breaking into competitive careers — even when you're starting with zero connections. Whether you’re first-gen, or come from an underrepresented community without a built-in network, or if you’re just feeling stuck, we’ll show you how to build a network with confidence for your career. 💡 You’ll learn:

- How to actually network (even if it feels awkward or fake)Scripts that get replies from recruiters, mentors, and alumni.

- How to make LinkedIn and email work for you, even with no experience.

- The underrated power of Externships to grow your network organically.

- How to build confidence in rooms where nobody looks like you.

Speakers:

Tara Pettus, Head of Agency at TikTok

Matt Wilkerson, Founder & CEO of Extern

Open to all Extern members and Goldberg Scholars. Registration details below.

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
7:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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No BS Resume Roast & Workshop
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Back by popular demand, we will have breakout rooms led by Extern alums and industry professionals who will give you straight-up advice on:

- How to flex your externship experience

- What recruiters actually care about and ultimately

- How to boost your chances of landing that dream role

- You’ll even get the chance to have your resume reviewed in real time!

Whether you're starting from zero or giving your personal brand a glow-up, this is your moment to stand out.

Member-only event. Registration details below.

Friday, March 6, 2026
12:00 pm
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9:00 am
PST
Making an Investment Decision: Inside the Mind of a Venture Capitalist
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What makes one idea stand out from hundreds of others? Join Yucen Xie, Sr. Principal at our partner venture capital firm Energy Innovation Capital, to walk through a real investment decision:

- Learn how investors identify promising ideas,

- Dig into the company details and financials, and

- Decide whether to move forward.

You’ll get a practical look at how curiosity, analysis, and judgment come together in early-stage investing.

Who is this for? Anyone exploring the realms of finance or have a finance interview around the corner.

Members and +1s welcome! Registration link below.