PDXWIT, AWS and Hydrolix Present: How to Prepare for a Technical Interview

***Registration is required to attend this event. Please register here.***

Are you looking for a new role in tech? A new role in a tech-adjacent industry? If you answered yes, then join PDXWIT and AWS for a mash-up of our two most popular events: How to Prepare for a Technical Interview and Get Hired Up.

AWS experts will host How to Prepare for a Technical Interview. By the end of the workshop, you’ll having a better understanding of:

• What to expect the day of the interview
• Approaches to navigate the coding test
• Where you can find more information and resources

Get Hired Up provides opportunities to network with recruiters, along with organizations like Women In Cyber Security (WiCyS), the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and Women in Big Data.

You will also have the opportunity to have your resume reviewed by experts - you must bring a hard copy of your resume. Experts will be reviewing resumes before and after the How to Prepare for a Technical Interview workshop.

Space is limited, so register early! If you have any questions after reviewing the agenda and FAQs, you can reach out to us at hello@pdxwit.org.

Important: During registration, please be sure to select the appropriate ticket:

• How to Prepare for a Technical Interview ONLY
• Get Hired Up! ONLY
• Both

If you’d like your resume reviewed, select “Yes” to the question “Do you want your resume reviewed?” during registration. Limit one resume review per participant.

Agenda:

• 4:15pm Doors Open for Workshop Attendees
• 4:30-5pm Resume Review for Workshop Attendees
• 5pm Welcome, Introductions, Announcements
• 5:05pm How to Prepare for a Technical Interview Workshop w/AWS
• 6pm Doors Open for Get Hired Up & Networking Attendees
• 6:15pm Get Hired Up/Networking/Resume Review
• 7:30pm Event Ends

Event FAQ
Q: What is the in-person event capacity?
A: How to Prepare for a Technical Interview: 200. Get Hired Up & Networking: 300.

Q: Can I attend only the How to Prepare for a Technical Interview workshop and still get my resume reviewed?
A: Yes. Resume reviews for workshop attendees will begin at 4:30pm PDT.

Q: Will there be gender neutral restrooms?
A: Yes

Q: Is the space ADA accessible?
A: Yes

Q: Will there be food and drink at this event?
A: Yes.

Q: What is the parking situation?
A: Nearby parking recommendations are:
Broadway Tower (PDX17 building garage) - Entry off of SW Columbia between SW Broadway and SW Park | $5/hour, $17/day maximum

• Unitus Plaza garage - Entry off of SW 5th between SW Jefferson and SW Columbia | $5/hour, $15/day maximum
• Ladd Tower garage - Entry off of SW Jefferson between SW Broadway and SW Park | $5/hour, $15/day maximum
• Metered Parking - 2 hour metered street parking | Meter rates and additional public parking resources are available here

Q: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance?
A: Entrance to the building is on SW Broadway between SW Jefferson and SW Columbia. Doors lock for the day at 5pm. After 5pm a volunteer will be posted near the doors to assist you.

Q: Is there secured bike parking?
A: There are bike racks off SW Broadway in front of the building that can be utilized. There is no bike parking in the building.

Q: Should I consider using public transportation?
A: Yes.

Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: Sadly, no.

Q: Are the exits clearly marked?
A: Yes.