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How to Navigate Rejection and Silence in Career Networking

Hosted by Ivana Wang and Ryan McNeely

Tue, Jul 28, 2026

4:00 PM UTC (45 minutes)

Virtual (Zoom)

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Career Unlocked: Networking, Mindset, and Quantum Science
Ivana Wang, Ryan McNeely, and Kevin Jaimes
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What you'll learn

Understand rejection, silence, and timing

Learn how to distinguish silence from rejection and interpret each response as information, not a verdict.

Follow up strategically and move on faster

Learn when to follow up, add value, keep the door open, and move on when the timing or fit is not right.

Build trust by showing up consistently

Use LinkedIn visibility and a sales mindset to stay memorable, nurture relationships, and create opportunities.

Why this topic matters

Career networking involves silence, delayed responses, and rejection, which can make people lose confidence or give up too quickly. But silence is not always rejection, and rejection is not always a negative outcome. This session helps participants understand the role of timing, follow-up, visibility, and trust-building so they can navigate their careers with resilience, clarity, and momentum.

You'll learn from

Ivana Wang

Career strategist, 4 pivots across 4 industries, tripled salary landing in AI

Ivana Wang is the founder of Career Frontline and an AI GTM Engineer who made 4 career pivots, using the exact methodology she teaches here.

She built her network from scratch multiple times across North America with no warm introductions. Her clients consistently land interviews through warm outreach, not job boards.

Ryan McNeely

Tech founder, 15+ yrs Silicon Valley, blends ancient wisdom with career strategy

Ryan McNeely spent 15+ years as a tech leader and founder in Silicon Valley, working with large and small companies including Salesforce and Meta. Drawing on decades of study in ancient wisdom traditions, he developed a framework most career coaches never touch: the inner game.

He is the founder of CareerBliss Academy and Heart School Community, and hosts a free weekly Career Empowerment and Meditation Seminar combining practical strategy with ancient wisdom. https://luma.com/mupuuj9z?tk=AYc0b6

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