Community Based Career Activities or How Having Fun Can Help You

Explore how engaging in community-based career activities can enhance your professional growth and enjoyment in this BSides Nashville 2018 conference talk. Gain insights from Cindy Jones, Meghan Whoo, and Doug Monroe on conference management, budgeting, and competitions. Learn about the benefits of networking, presenting, and volunteering, while understanding how to balance community involvement with industry demands. Discover strategies for stretching your wings, setting realistic expectations, recognizing burnout signs, and making the most of conference attendance to advance your career in a fun and fulfilling way.

Introduction
Cindy Jones
Meghan Whoo
Doug Monroe
Conference Management
PTO
Budgeting
Competitions
The Experience
Networking
Presenting
My Experience
Internal Process
Presentation
Rejection
The Big Table
Volunteering and Burnout
Burnout
Community vs Industry
Stretch Your Wings
Be Realistic
Recognize the Signs
Attend Conferences