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NetworkingOctober 7, 2026

Build a Career Walking Deck before your next coffee chat

A Career Walking Deck is, in Karen Ngo's words, your elevator pitch, resume and cover letter in one short presentation. It can be made up of your values, your experience, your goals, the roles you want and why you fit, and a 30-60-90 day plan.

During an interview and coffee chat, share your screen and let the deck carry the talking points. No time to present it? Bring it up when the interviewer gives you time to ask questions. Or, send it as an attachment in your thank-you email.

WHAT A COFFEE CHAT USUALLY SOUNDS LIKE

I would love to hear about your path and any advice you have. Fifteen minutes of pleasantries, nothing to react to, no second conversation.

WHAT THE CWD PUTS IN FRONT OF THEM

Instead of talking through your resume, you show it. A CWD turns your background into a visual story, breaks the pattern of a typical interview (in a good way), and signals a level of preparation most candidates never reach.