Thread by @ealhossa

1/n My Industry panel main takeaways at #NAACL2022
Skills/Tips for Students:
* "find your strength [something you can do better than others]...and double down on that"
* Be resourceful and be curious
* Have a learning mindset

2/n Book recommendations for success:
* Some times you just have to through [an experience]
Work life balance:
* Burnout is not good, make time for what makes you happy.
* Set boundaries e.g. email only during the week days.
* Avoid comparing yourself to others.

3/n Creating a Network:
* Attend conferences and talk to ppl, ask questions.
* Be memorable -- send an email e.g. commenting on their work, sending related work etc.
* Attend conferences with your labmates/advisor they can introduce you to people they know.

4/n Advice to younger self
* Compare yourself to your past self 5 years ago.
* All roads lead to Rome. Make the best out of current present circumstances.
* Be more confident

5/n Academia Resources for Cutting Edge Research
* [To academia] Be creative, resourcesful & do unique research.
* [To community] Hope to stop obsessing over the state of the art and focus on creativity and understanding.
* Accessible research & code make efficient research.