Summary and video of the story about networking in the gaming industry with game-festival

    In early June, at the Higher School of Business Informatics, HSE, with the support of the educational program, the Management of Game Projects held a one-day game play DevsGo, open for everyone. We offer you a summary and video from the first lecture: “Networking - why people are needed,” Victoria Belyaeva. She told about networking, what is its use in life and specifically in the gaming industry. How familiarity with people differs from “familiarity”, as well as about where and how best to make contacts. We read and watch this story under the cut.



    Networking Pros


    One of the features of networking is the difficulty of measuring its benefits and effectiveness.

    Key benefits you get:

    • New acquaintances;
    • Useful information, new knowledge, tips, etc .;
    • Potential help with your project.

    People often hear such phrases as “I can't communicate,” “it's not for me,” “I can't do it,” and so on. and calls it excuses. However, it is possible to “pump over” the networking practice, the usual communication with people. Fear can always be present, no matter how many years a person has been practicing - it is as if you drowned with fear, no matter how well you could swim, it is still subconsciously likely that you will be afraid that this may happen. Anyway, over time, a person begins to develop control over himself, which in itself is a good reward for diligent efforts.

    Ways to practice


    One of the ways to overcome your fear is the realization that a person is surrounded by strangers who don’t care about him. Realizing this, you can start a little less afraid to talk to someone. And most importantly: do not be afraid to make mistakes.

    The following practice method includes help from friends:

    • Friends can support;
    • You can take a more social friend with you;
    • Do not go only with the company, communicate with everyone, get acquainted;
    • Do not be afraid to ask who you can talk to.

    Another important choice of purpose. The goal must be real, concrete and achievable. Having achieved the tasks, you can gain experience and at the same time improve self-esteem.

    In addition, it will be useful to find some inner motivator so as not to “stand still.” Such a motivator can be a charge of energy, the ability to periodically "take yourself to the weak," excitement, or even a dispute.

    How to deal with networking introverts? The answer to this question is quite prosaic - such people should not try to be extroverts. No need to force yourself to do something that is not to their liking. It is necessary to establish such conditions that will be optimal for a comfortable presence at events.



    How to increase efficiency?


    Do not turn a blind eye to other aspects in addition to speech. Networking is, first and foremost, selling itself. For greater efficiency, do not forget about such things as:

    • Appearance, clothing;
    • Manner of speech;
    • Non-verbal gestures (hand gestures, facial expressions);
    • Props.

    Speaking about the communication itself, you need to understand how you can be useful to others, to be interested in people and try to talk with those who like it, but it’s definitely not worthwhile to force yourself to communicate with those who are not impressed. A simple scheme is suitable for any conversation: ask - tell - sell. By no means the opposite.

    How to prepare in advance before the event:

    • To think that you can give \ tell people;
    • Find out what will happen at the event;
    • Read open information;
    • Prepare questions, speech;
    • Do not be afraid to ask and communicate.

    Which people to approach at the event?


    First of all, it is necessary to approach those who are located to the conversation. People are divided into several groups: those that stand alone, together or three or in a large company. The most effective networking will be in the top three - and not too many participants to lose the topic, and the ability to pause, periodically passing on the direction of the discussion to his interlocutors.

    Where can you practice networking?


    Industrial conferences, such as DevGAMM, White Nights, Lecture Days at VSHBI, etc.

    Local events, for example, DevsGo mitapes, open lectures on the gaming industry, profile Unity and Unreal mitapes, and others.

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