Wednesday 1st October 2025

Founder- Isabel Sachs

links: ilikenetworking.substack.com/workshop

When introducing herself, Isabel didn’t start with her accolades and job titles but instead with her hobbies and interests. I really liked this way of opening up the presentation because it’s true that we connect with people not roles. Especially in a space like animation where everyone’s passion is arts related.

This workshop spoke a lot about the importance of social media when it comes to networking. To be honest I’ve often found posting to social media particularly frustrating on platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and especially LinkedIn. I think the idea of having to ‘sell myself’ is something that I struggle with but the truth is no-one can hire you if they don’t know you exist.

• Social media- creating a curated version of yourself
  • Who is your audience?
  • Keywords
  • Keeping engaged with your circle
• Contact spreadsheet
• That transactional feeling
  • Not selling/ pitching to people (unless they’re yanks)
• How to send a good message
• Practice practice practice
• No is feedback
• Personal stuff about missed opportunities