Getting a Job During the Pandemic
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💼 Getting a Job During the Pandemic
Researching for the right fit, applying for ages, putting your best foot forward in interviews — getting a job is exhausting enough as it is, then 2020 throws a global pandemic into the mix. We're bringing together a panelist of Portland-area experts to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted your job search.
Tim Butler is a native of Portland and a Senior Technical Recruiter at New Relic, Inc. After spending 20 years in the insurance industry, he decided to make a career change and pursue a recruiting career. He's passionate about finding talented technical professionals and matching them up with new career opportunities.
Amanda Bolint is a Senior Technical Talent Manager at 52 Limited. She has been a recruiter in the technology space since 2011 and has reviewed and edited approximately 12,000 resumes and attended over 100 events in the past seven years. Being an introvert has not stopped her from being part therapist, sister, coach, cheerleader, editor, hand-holder, friend, networker, connector, and more.
Gigi Rosenberg is Portland's public speaking coach. She works with CEOs, nonprofit leaders and women in the rise for clients including Microsoft, Medical Teams International and the Seattle Foundation, among many others. She’s been a guest commentator on Oregon Public Radio and been published by Psychology Today and Publishers Weekly. She brings 25 years of experience in corporate communications, video production and storytelling. Her specialty is working with leaders and introverts (especially introverted leaders) to help them connect with their audiences with clarity, authority and warmth. For details, visit gigirosenberg.com
⏰ Agenda (Virtual event)
5:45 - Attendees may join waiting room
6:00 - Icebreakers & chatting
6:15 - Introductions
6:30 - Panelist Q&A
7:15 - Breakout Room Discussion
7:45 - Closing
👩🏽💻 About Women Who Code
We are a global nonprofit dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers. Our events offer study groups, technical workshops, hackathons, networking events, panel discussions, lightning talks, and social events featuring influential tech industry experts, innovators, and investors. We help you build the skills you need to raise your professional profile and achieve greater career success. Current and aspiring coders are welcome. Join our Slack community here: https://bit.ly/wwcpdx-slack
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❓ Event + Venue Q&A
This event will be online. Please follow typical Zoom etiquette guidelines (mute when you're not speaking, share your video if you feel comfortable doing so, etcetera). Thank you!