Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/11/2016
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Pasadena City College
Category(ies)
If you’re reevaluating your prospects or just entering the job market, this event is for you!
Make your resume rise to the top, and panel discussion with top tech recruiters who will provide an inside look at getting a tech job. Whether you’re a computer science student looking to make your resume pop, or an experienced developer looking to transition, landing a new job often requires hitting the “Refresh” button!
Innovate Pasadena & General Assembly are teaming up to help you navigate the tech jobs market and get ready for the opportunities waiting for you in the tech industry. Kate Rogers, Career Coach for General Assembly will walk you through a step-by-step approach to crafting a resume that speaks to the tech community. No matter where you are in your career you’ll walk away with tips to make your resume rise to the top.
Panel
The Hiring Process: Tips and Tools For Getting the Tech Job You Want
Innovate Pasadena has lined up tech industry experts – CEOs, Recruiters, and Talent Acquisition Consultants – for a panel discussion where they’ll break down the hiring process, from finding a job to final negotiation.
Featured Panelists:
- Desiree Bogan, Head of Recruiting, Spokeo
- Matthew Goldman, Founder, Wallaby Financial; Chief Product Officer, Bankrate Credit Cards
- Marilyn Kruger, Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant, Guidance Software
- Wade Smart, Sr. Technical Recruiter, OpenX
- Jim McCarthy, CEO, Goldstar Events (Panel Moderator)
Covering some pressing questions
- How do I identify the right job at the right company based on my skills and interests?
- What do recruiters want to see in my resume?
- What’s really going on behind the scenes in the recruiting process?
- How should I prepare for an interview?
- Who should I follow up with, how and when?
- What types of things should I consider in the negotiation process?
Schedule
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Registration, Appetizers and Beverages
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
WORKSHOP: Resume Builder Workshop presented by General Assembly
Kate Rogers, Career Coach
5:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Networking, Appetizers and Beverages
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
PANEL: The Hiring Process: Tips and Tools For Getting the Tech Job You Want
Location
Pasadena City College, Creveling Lounge.
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