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WLSV: Summer Mentorship Social
August 14, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Ready to grow your career and make new connections in localization?
Join us for an evening of speed mentoring, networking, and real talk about how to grow in the localization industry — no matter where you are in your journey.
Event Details:
📆 Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Das Bierhauz, Redwood City
What We’ll Be Talking About:
This year’s event will center around two mentorship tracks:
💼 Career Development & Growth
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Building your personal brand in the localization industry
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Career paths: from Linguist to Program Manager
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Certifications and training that actually help
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What hiring managers look for in localization resumes
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Key skills to grow as a project/program manager
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Staying relevant as localization evolves
🤝 Cross-functional Collaboration
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Working with engineers, PMs, and designers in product development
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Speaking the language of executives: business case for localization
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Managing stakeholder expectations during global launches
✨ This event is free and open to everyone — you do not need to be a WLSV member to attend. Just note: food and drinks are available for purchase at the venue.
🙏 Thank you — we can’t wait to see you!
Interested in Being a Mentor?
We’re still accepting mentors for this event! If you’re passionate about sharing your experience and helping others grow, please sign up [HERE].