Tech Employability Bootcamp: How to craft your professional narrative
Join this intensive session designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in the tech industry.
About this event
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In the dynamic landscape of the Australian tech industry, networking is crucial for professional advancement serving as a linchpin for career growth and accessing new opportunities. This presentation provides emerging professionals with a variety of strategies including optimising LinkedIn profiles and cultivating a compelling online presence. Transitioning from the virtual sphere to physical events, the discussion focuses on participation in industry events and offers insights into effective networking practices, including engaging with speakers and initiating meaningful discussions. The importance of proactive outreach is demonstrated by requesting informational interviews. Online tech communities are also presented as networking opportunities by contributing to discussions and cultivating a positive virtual presence. The presentation concludes by highlighting the importance of cultivating authentic long term professional relationships rather than from transactional engagements.
Key Takeaways:
- Strategic Online Presence: Craft a compelling online profile that showcases skills, projects and achievements.
- Attend and Engage: Actively participate in industry events, conferences, and online communities to expand your network.
- Informational Interviews: Seek and conduct informational interviews to gain insights and build meaningful connections.
- Contribute and Share: Contribute to discussions and share knowledge in online communities to establish credibility.
- Build Authentic Connections: Prioritise building genuine, long-term ongoing relationships over transactional networking.
Speakers
- Robin Poudel, Cyber Security Analyst, Cythera and ACS Professional Year graduate
- Nicola Steel, Founding Director - IT & Digital Recruitment, JJP Talent Solutions
Speakers
Robin brings over three years of experience in the education industry as a Systems/Network Administrator. His expertise lies in various domains within cybersecurity, including Cyber Security Consulting, vCISO role for SMEs, SOC as a Service, and Security Architecture and Infrastructure.
Robin is passionate about leveraging new technologies to enhance cybersecurity measures, constantly exploring and experimenting with emerging tech gadgets and applications.
Robin adheres to the belief that taking action is key to personal and professional growth. He lives by the motto, "If you want to do it and haven't done it, just do it, as you never know how it would feel."
Event Terms & Conditions
Registration
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Cancellation and Refund
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Disclaimer
- ACS reserves the right to change the program at any time. Every effort will be made to ensure a program of equivalent standard and members are updated with changes.
- All dietary requirements are considered, however we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen free environment.
- ACS reserves the right to prohibit entry or eject any person from an ACS event based on behaviour deemed inappropriate by ACS staff, its agents and/or others working under its authority.
- Filming or streaming by attendees is not permitted. If an attendee is found to be doing so they will be asked to leave the event immediately and further action may be taken.
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COVID-19 Event Attendance Compliance
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- If an attendee is displaying flu or cold like symptoms in the days leading up to the event and therefore is not able to attend, ACS will refund the registration fee.
- If an attendee comes to an event and is displaying flu or cold like symptoms they will be asked to leave
- We ask all ACS members to respect the social distancing guidelines, if an attendee repeatedly disregards these guidelines, they may be asked to leave
- ACS reserves the right to cancel the event within 24 hours' notice if either the speaker or the event host has advised us that they are exhibiting flu or cold like symptoms
- All attendees must provide a valid phone number and email address to be contacted on if there is reason to notify about a possible COVID-19 exposure
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