Creating a Standout Tech Resume and Nailing Interviews

Join us for "Creating a Standout Tech Resume and Nailing Interviews," a comprehensive webinar designed to help you elevate your career in the competitive tech industry. Whether you're an experienced professional or a newcomer to the field, this session will provide you with the insights and tools you need to make a strong impression on potential employers.

We'll start by breaking down the essential components of a winning tech resume. Learn how to highlight your most relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments in a way that grabs the attention of hiring managers and passes applicant tracking systems (ATS). Discover tips for tailoring your resume to specific job roles and how to present your technical and soft skills in a compelling manner.

Next, we'll delve into interview strategies that will help you stand out in any setting, whether virtual or in-person. From preparing for common technical and behavioral questions to mastering the art of storytelling, you'll gain the confidence to present your best self during interviews. We’ll also cover techniques for managing interview stress, negotiating offers, and following up effectively.

This webinar is packed with actionable advice, real-world examples, and expert insights to help you land your next tech job. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your career prospects and move closer to achieving your professional goals!

Agenda

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Hosted By

Femi TAIWO, GDG Lagos

CTO @ INITS LTD, Google Developer Expert [Cloud GDE], GDG Lagos Co-Organizer

Omogbolahan ('Gbolahan) Alli, GDG Lagos

Gbolahan Alli is an accomplished IT professional with a wealth of experience in delivering software solutions that meet critical business needs. With expertise in both individual contributor and leadership roles, Gbolahan has honed his skills in building scalable software solutions while leading cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.

As a certified Scrum Master and Agile methodologies enthusiast, Gbolahan has a passion for identifying inefficiencies in software development lifecycles and processes, optimizing delivery, and scaling business impact. He is adept at leveraging Scrum to drive high-performing teams and deliver value to stakeholders.

In addition to his technical acumen, Gbolahan is passionate about system design, blockchain, distributed systems, and UX. He loves engaging in discussions on these topics and is always looking to broaden his knowledge.

Jesudetan Onasanya, Design Lead

Onasanya Jesudetan is a Creative Architect with several years of experience in Marketing, Product Design; Management, Website Management, UI/UX Design, Interaction Design, and Brand Consulting.

He has gathered his wealth of experience from working on several projects across Africa and the UK; Some of his notable projects cuts across several industries and markets including E-commerce, Fashion Retail, Healthcare, and Financial Services for brands such as MallforAfrica, DHL Africa eShop, Interswitch, SheLeadsAfrica, Oldmutual to mention a few.

Before his current role at Link Commerce as a Marketing Consultant, he created meaningful experiences through design and evolved into a Certified Digital Product Manager who successfully executes UI design projects from usability case studies, wireframes, and prototypes to a fully functional web application. He has also worked with at least 15 SMEs to build digitally sustainable businesses over the last three years.

As a seasoned UI/UX Designer, he is passionate about using human-centered design certified by IDEO to create meaningful products, experiences, and services – through tech.

He is also the Creative Director at Jaydee Cassidy, a design-tech innovation hub that equips creatives with digital and creative skills to produce content and marketing solutions for individuals and enterprise companies.

Karen Chukwu, Legal & Partnerships

Maryann Onuoha, Women Techmakers Community Lead

Content Marketer.

Oluwaseyi Ajadi, Cybersecurity Community Lead

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