CareerNetworking
#RI-6aca2a00·4 months ago·
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“Failed to network at conference”
What Actually Happened
Too shy to approach PIs, missed opportunity to discuss research
What I wish I knew
"Being more proactive in networking"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't be shy, approach PIs with genuine interest in their work"
Regret Index
6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Career Category
6,107
Career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
13%
of Career decisions land in the regret band the same as this one.
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