Beyond the Algorithm with Kat Rector

🗓️ May 27, 2025
🕒 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CT
📍 Virtual Event (RSVP to see the link)

Kat Rector is a career strategist and networking expert who’s helped thousands of tech professionals build smarter job search strategies. She’s the founder of AustinTechEvents, a leader on multiple tech industry boards, and a trusted coach for professionals navigating career transitions.

With deep knowledge of hiring trends, staffing, and personal branding, Kat focuses on the human side of job seeking in an AI-heavy world. Her approach helps people stand out, connect authentically, and land roles they’re proud of.

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## What This Talk Covers

AI may scan your resume, but people make the decisions. This session dives into what it really takes to move your job search forward—beyond the online application portal.

Kat will walk through:

• Building a strong, authentic personal brand
• Networking strategies that actually lead to referrals
• Interview techniques that help you stand out
• Turning cold applications into warm introductions

Whether you're actively job hunting or preparing for your next move, you'll walk away with practical tools to build momentum and take charge of your career.

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## Schedule

• 15 minutes: Pre-event networking
• 60 minutes: Presentation
• 15 minutes: Post-event networking

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## Who Should Attend

UX and tech professionals at any career stage who want to:

• Level up their job search
• Improve their networking game
• Gain clarity on how to stand out in a competitive market