In this workshop, you’ll get tools and strategies needed to successfully navigate the evolving job market. Whether you're an entry-level coder, a seasoned developer looking to pivot, or a tech pro seeking remote opportunities, this session will provide you with actionable insights to advance your career.
Participants will learn how to identify and leverage local and remote job opportunities, refine their personal brand, and build a compelling resume that stands out in a competitive market. With a focus on practical skills and networking tactics, attendees will leave the workshop with a roadmap to securing their next role in tech!
Topics Covered:
- Finding Job Opportunities accessible in the Central Valley and Beyond
- Explore how to identify growing sectors in tech.
- Understand the importance of aligning your skills with the current job market demands.
- Networking for Tech Professionals
- Discover effective networking strategies tailored to tech talent.
- Learn how to build meaningful connections within local tech meetups, online communities, and LinkedIn.
- Tips on creating and nurturing relationships that lead to job referrals and career growth.
- Building a Standout Tech Resume
- Hands-on tips for crafting a resume that highlights your skills and achievements.
- Learn how to tailor your resume for tech positions
- Debunking the ATS myths! (applicant tracking systems)
- Understand how to showcase both technical skills and soft skills to attract tech recruiters.
- Mastering the Tech Interview
- Strategies to prep for technical and behavioral interviews.
- Learn how to effectively communicate your technical knowledge during coding challenges and whiteboard sessions.
- Discover common tech interview questions and techniques to handle tricky scenarios with confidence.
- Pivoting in Your Tech Career
- Insight on how to transition into tech or from one tech discipline to another (e.g., from software development to data science).
- Understand how to identify transferable skills and reframe your experience for a new role.
- Explore strategies for continuous learning and upskilling to remain competitive in the tech landscape.
- Finding and Thriving in Remote Tech Jobs
- Learn how to search for remote job opportunities and identify the best platforms for tech talent.
- Tips on succeeding in remote interviews and positioning yourself for a remote-first role.
- Best practices for staying productive, collaborative, and visible as a remote worker.
Who Should Attend:
- Anyone interested in learning how the hiring process happens from the other side.
- Job seekers looking to advance or pivot in their tech career.
- Individuals interested in exploring remote work or freelance opportunities in tech.
Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Gain clarity on their career path and next steps.
- Have an actionable job search plan customized to their tech skills.
- Be equipped with networking, resume, and interview strategies to confidently navigate the job market.
Chance to Win: Attendees will be entered in a raffle to win a free email course, From Resume Refresh to Interview Ready: Your 4-Week Job Search Roadmap (several winners to be awarded!)
Speaker
April Starlight - Founder & CEO of Tangerine Search
About the Speaker
April Starlight, Founder/CEO of Tangerine Search recruiting firm. With 15 years of Technical Recruiting experience, April and the team at Tangerine deliver top talent to their clients globally while boosting tech and leadership job opportunities for a wider, more diverse pool of candidates. April is passionate about equality, reducing bias in hiring, sustainability, and future-forward thinking. In this workshop, you will learn what happens on the other side of the recruitment process so that you can reverse-engineer your job search and increase your success rate.