Landing a Job in Tech
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
We'll be discussing how to land a job in the tech sector, including tips for searches, applications, networking, and interviews.
Our guest speakers / panelists will discuss:
- Finding Roles
- How do I find opportunities (networking, searches, etc.)?
- Applying
- What does the application and screening process look like?
- What are tips/tricks for making this easier?
- How do you deal with implicit / explicit bias in this process?
- Technical Interviews
- What are key problem-solving techniques to apply during screening interviews and technical / white-board interviews?
- How is this process different during the pandemic?
- Resources
- For #1-3, where can I find resources to help improve my chances of landing a job?
WHO IS SPEAKING?
Our speakers and panel will include industry folks from a few area companies. Right now, this list includes:
Nadia Bahrami
Software Engineer @ Hulu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiabahrami
Kevin Lim (he/him)
Director of Software Engineering @ NBC News
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mateo-lim
Francine Johnson
Senior Director, Customer Experience @ F5
https://www.linkedin.com/in/francine-johnson-seattle
Keith Bowers
Senior Technical Trainer @ F5
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bowers-7670ba1
Spandita Gujrati (she/her)
Engineer 2 @ Nordstrom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/spanditagujrati
Isaac Obezo
Sr. Data Engineer @ Tableau
https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacobezo
WHAT IS THE FORMAT?
We'll have a quick introduction followed by guest speakers covering the questions above. Then we'll switch over to moderated Q&A.
DO I HAVE TO BE AN EXPERT? A STUDENT?
No and no. This Meetup is open to all who are interested and is meant to be an introduction to the topic.
WHO IS SPONSORING?
North Seattle College's Application Development BAS Degree Program is providing our Zoom hosting space:
https://northseattle.edu/programs/bas-application-development
HOW DO I ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE?
This will be a virtual Meetup event. We will post information about our Zoom Meeting location. You'll need to download the appropriate software for your computer, tablet, or mobile device.
Questions for the Q&A will be handled via the Zoom chat functionality, with instructions presented during the Meetup.
Meeting ID: 724 907 9319
Passcode: 121219