Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 396: Discovering ProbeRequest.org, a new initiative to get and provide Wi-Fi help
https://youtu.be/5fxVIDuKlSg Finding someone to ask can be difficult, even in a welcoming technical community. A mentor can offer a useful perspective on a certification, a career decision or a presentation. Mentorship can also happen informally when someone shares their experience or gives you an opportunity to learn. Stephen Cooper created ProbeRequest.org to help Wi-Fi and networking professionals find people willing to share their experience. We discuss why he built it, how a Requestor can connect with a Responder and what makes a mentoring conversation useful for both people. What we cover Stephen’s experience of mentorship and community in networking The idea behind ProbeRequest.org and its Wi-Fi discovery-inspired name How Requestors find Responders and send Association Requests Practical ways to start a focused and respectful mentoring conversation The difference between mentoring, technical support and professional consulting How the community can contribute and help shape the platform Before you reach out [ ] Identify the question or decision you want help with [ ] Look for a Responder whose topics and availability fit your request [ ] Introduce yourself and explain what you have already tried or considered [ ] Ask for a conversation within a reasonable scope [ ] Agree on expectations and respect the other person’s time [ ] Follow up and share what you learned Key takeaway You do not need to figure everything out alone, and you do not need to know everything to help someone else. A clear question and a willingness to share experience can start a useful conversation. Resources ProbeRequest.org — the mentorship platform for Wi-Fi and networking professionals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-FWJowm4dI&pp=ygUbd2xwYyBwcmFndWUgc3RlcGhlbiBjb29wcGVy About ProbeRequest.org — the project’s purpose and background ProbeRequest.org FAQ — practical questions about the platform ProbeRequest.org on LinkedIn — community updates and the project’s description Stephen Cooper on LinkedIn — Stephen’s professional background and updates The post CTS 396: Discovering ProbeRequest.org, a new initiative to get and provide Wi-Fi help appeared first on Clear To Send.
