Hit the Ground Running: CVs, LinkedIn, Interviews + more for Tech Students

It's time to move from behind the screen to in front of those that can help your career. This can be one of the biggest challenges you face as a recent, or soon to be, tech graduate, higher degree and Ph.D student, but help is at hand.

Join us for an interactive and hands-on workshop as you learn first-hand from technical industry experts the hints and tips to:

• Compiling and presenting a technical CV (digital templates included)

• Learning what IT recruiters look for

• Interview tips & salary negotiations

• Improving and using your personal brand effectively - including LinkedIn tips to set you apart from the rest.

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SPEAKERS

Alex Jenkins

Alex is a seasoned technology expert and Director of the WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH), with over 15 years of experience in advancing data science and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. A fervent proponent of fostering strong partnerships among the education sector, government, and industry, Alex is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of STEM professionals and propelling Australia's tech workforce forward. In earlier roles, Alex has worked as a data science manager, a solution lead on BHP’s data science platform, and prior to this worked on many applications of data and analytics in the mining and engineering areas, as well as consulting in the health services domain.

Madelene Kawitzki + Chathu Jayawardena,

Madelene is the WA Client Executive for Leaders IT, and is dedicated to developing diverse and early career professionals through capacity development graduate programs. Madelene has spent the past 5 years managing the IT recruitment for large enterprise clients including Rio Tinto, BHP, Bankwest, and Curtin University. Prior to entering tech recruitment, Madelene worked in IT Research programs at Gartner, managing professional development programs for CIO and CSCOs in the UK and US. Beyond early career development, Madelene also assists data science major international students with securing employer sponsorship and permanent residency.

Chathu has 10 years of IT recruitment industry experience, and manages Federal and WA State Government IT recruitment. Over the past 3 years, Chathu has grown Peoplebank to become the largest IT recruitment supplier to WA government, and has helped countless tech grads get their first start. She was also nominated for the Women in Technology WA (WiTWA) awards for the community work she has done to help graduates develop early in their careers.

EVENT NOTES

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These will be used by WADSIH for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or other third party publications. Please contact the event organiser if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.

Please also note that participation is conditional upon not engaging in behaviour that offends, or intimidates anyone. Such behaviours can include physical, verbal or visual conduct (e.g. in the form of posters, email, or SMS messages). Participants are expected to treat all people with respect and courtesy. Failure to do so can result in being removed from the WADSIH event/program/initiative and possible further action.