GDI Careers: Hiring Manager Q&A (5-event series)

Driven by a passion for building relationships, and helping people find their dream jobs,

Are you trying to break into the tech field or transition careers? Join us for a Q&A with a panel of experienced hiring managers who work to recruit tech talent at companies here in Philadelphia. Get behind-the-scenes information about the process: must-haves in a cover letter and resume, the phone screen, interviewing, technical aptitude tests, and tips about facing biases you might encounter.

In our fifth event of the speaker series, round off what you've learned in the other panels with valuable career advice, and ask these ladies any questions you might have in a safe and empowering environment.

A $5 donation toward the Girl Develop It scholarship fund is requested to confirm your attendance.

Schedule for the evening

6:00 - 6:15 Snacks and GDI Intro

6:15 - 7:00 Panelist Perspectives

7:00 - 7:45 Moderated and Open Q&A

7:45 - 8:30 Networking

Employers are welcome to attend and bring marketing materials to share with attendees following the panel! Please reach out to Suzie Nieman with specifics on openings so that you can be pointed out during the networking portion.

We are seeking sponsors for light snacks & refreshments at each event who will be spotlighted for their support. Get in touch with Suzie if interested in more details!

RSVP for the other panels in the series at the links below:

Wed, April 29 - Product/Project Manager (https://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-Philadelphia/events/221708201/?)

Wed, May 6 - Developer (https://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-Philadelphia/events/221777410/)

Thurs, May 14 - Designer (https://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-Philadelphia/events/221777432/)

Tues, June 2 - Founder/Owner (https://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-Philadelphia/events/221777528/)

Tues, June 9 - Hiring Manager Q&A (RSVP HERE)

Our Panelists:

Samantha Straube (https://twitter.com/SamStraube)is the Head of People at RJMetrics, and is responsible for everything that has to do with recruitment. She spends her days finding awesome people to join their rapidly growing team. Tough life, right? When she's not on the quest to find RJ's next team member, you can find her enjoying the Philadelphia dining scene, working out, or sipping on a Diet Coke.

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Amanda Elefante (http://www.twitter.com/nextcareermove) began her career as a network telecom engineer for GE, after graduating from Penn State with a BS in Electrical Engineering, as well as from GE's Information Management Leadership Program. She transitioned to becoming a “People Engineer” and hasn't looked back, beginning with her own recruiting company, then as Director of Recruiting for social network MeetMe, and now Sr. Recruiter with email marketing leader AWeber. She's passionate about advocating for women, children and education, and has spearheaded local MOMS Clubs, Pop Warner Football & Cheer programs, as well as served as a School Board Director for 8-years (2-years as President).

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Liz Palmer is a Philly native who works with Monetate to manage HR and technical recruiting. I have technical recruiting experience from my work with the Philadelphia Teacher Residency, LivingSocial, and Monetate and she looks forward to sharing what she's learned so far!

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Natalie Ledbetter (https://twitter.com/leunicornhunter)has been in people operations for the past nine years of her career, driven by a passion for building relationships and helping people find their dream jobs. Prior to joining Curalate as Director of Talent Acquisition, Natalie held positions in sales, event production, account management and human resources in industries ranging from fashion to banking and 3D printing. Her foray into startups began two years ago, and she attributes her ability to build diverse teams of high performers to intuition and a deep desire to understand what makes people tick.

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Tracey Welson-Rossman (https://twitter.com/twelsonrossman) is the Chief Marketing Officer at Chariot Solutions. In addition, she has been an advisor in recruiting and creating the hiring process from the start of Chariot. In fact, in the early days, she was the one setting up the interviews!

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All attendees are expected to abide by the Girl Develop It Code of Conduct (http://www.girldevelopit.com/codeofconduct).