Name: Inside the Hiring Mindset: Recruiter Panel Discussion
Start: 2025-06-23T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-06-23T20:00:00-05:00
Location: FedEx Institute of Technology(FIT)

**Welcome to the Event!**

**Inside the Hiring Mindset:**
**Recruiter Panel Discussion**
*The “Inside Scoop” on How to Stop Freaking Out About Job Interviews (According to Recruiters)*

**Date:** Monday, June 23rd, 2025
**Time:** 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Location:** UoM FIT Room 225 ( Second Floor) and Methodist Theater ( First Floor )

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**Please kindly RSVP in advance**
so we can ensure we don’t run out of pizza and seats.

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**Wondering what’s going on in the heads of recruiters when they look at your resume?**
**Inside the Hiring Mindset** is here to let you peek behind the curtain! Whether you’re actively job hunting or you’re just curious about what recruiters *really* think, this panel is for YOU.

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**What will you learn?**
(Prepare to have your mind blown... and your nerves calmed.)

* **How recruiters evaluate tech candidates** (It’s not all about your tech stack. Spoiler alert: Personality matters.)
* **What red flags or green lights they look for** (The truth is... sometimes your cover letter *does* matter.)
* **How AI tools are changing hiring** (Yes, AI is watching you. But it’s not as scary as you think.)
* **Tips for LinkedIn, resumes, and interviewing** (If you *ever* sent a "thank you" email with a typo—this is your redemption arc.)
* **The truth about job descriptions and internal hiring goals** (Why that job you wanted is "on hold"—but not for the reasons you think.)

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**Panelists:**
***Jesse Steward***
Specialization Lead of UI Development at TEKsystems
*(He's been making hiring decisions since before you knew what a "Boolean search" was.)*
***Lia Fannin***
Vice President, Practice Director of Recruiting – Technology at Robert Half Talent Solutions
*(She’s seen all the resumes, folks. All of them.)*
***Bob Burditt***
Managing Director, Contract at Vaco by Highspring
*(He’s the guy recruiters want to impress—so they know what really works.)*

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**Perfect for:**
Aspiring tech professionals, career changers, bootcamp grads, students, or anyone who's ever panicked over a job interview and asked: “Do they really read my resume, though?”

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**Agenda:**
**6:00 PM – Community Networking**
Grab a snack, make new connections, and maybe sneak in a little recruiter gossip.
**6:30 PM – Inside the Hiring Mindset Panel Discussion**
Time to *finally* get the inside scoop on what recruiters are actually looking for (Hint: It’s not just about checking off the technical boxes).

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**Venue Sponsored by the *FedEx Institute of Technology***
**Food and Drinks Sponsored by *Vaco By Highspring***

Thank you so much!!!

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**RSVP NOW or risk missing out on recruiters spilling their secrets!**
Because let’s face it: Not knowing what recruiters *really* want is like being on a never-ending job hunt. Avoid the job-search stress—come get the real scoop!

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JC Smiley

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