Keeping Tech Skills Current and Interviewing for the Tech Job You Want!

Have you ever come away from an interview wishing for a 'do-over'? Have you wanted to be better at the interview process but not known what to do differently? Interviewing can be daunting, especially when you are competing against many other talented job-seekers. Did you know that most hiring decisions are made based on non-technical abilities and skills? And did you know that a few basic strategies can greatly affect the number of 'yes' responses you receive? Jeffrey Eliasen will share strategies and guidelines for improving your odds of receiving from each and every interview you attend.

Bio:

Jeffrey Eliasen is a professional Software Engineer, Software Architect, Business Analyst, and Technical Trainer with work experience including four years at Microsoft six years consulting. He has made hiring decisions in both a consulting and a corporate environment; while each has different goals and objectives when selecting staff, each also ultimately looks to determine whether candidates have the technical, social and political skills necessary to benefit the company's bottom line. Jeff understands how to ask and answer questions to find the right candidate for technical positions.

Schedule:

7:00-7:30- Networking and Food

7:30-8:00- Talk with Jeffrey Eliasen