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Career Conversations

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We know it's difficult to get started in tech and pursue your first or next job. GDI offers "Career Conversations," an ongoing series of classes and events designed to support you on your career path, whatever that might be.

Curriculum Overview. 

We are always expanding our offerings in our "Career Conversations" but here is a sample of someone our classes.

  • Meet the Hiring Manager:Who is hiring today? What are they looking for? What makes a candidate stand out? Join GDI's ongoing career series, introducing you to the people, resources, and opportunities you need to rethink your career. This unique event offers you the chance to hear from recruiters in your field, ask questions, and participate in individual one-to-one sessions with leaders in your industry.   
  • How to Optimize Your Software Engineering Resume: Do you need help optimizing your software engineering resume to help you land technical interviews? This class review resume tips (and what to avoid) as well as how to maximize key words, show your work & position yourself to get noticed and get that interview.
  • Linkedin Profile Bootcamp: Have you updated your Linkedin profile lately? Do you have a profile?  This class will review the basics of building and updating your technical profile as well as have time for 1:1 profile reviews. 
  • Develop your Freelance Career:Are you a developer interested in starting your own freelance business, but not sure where to start? Start here! This informal and fun Lunch and Learn will talk all about getting started, from the skills you'll need, to where to find your clients, to how to start and manage your budget with freelance fullstack web developer, Sarah Bartley. You won't want to miss this!! 




On March 8th, we hosted an amazing panel to celebrate International Women's Day. Our four panelists shared their various journeys into their technology careers and amazing advice and insight for those looking to jump in or level up their technology careers. Check out the video below!

Upcoming events

19. Apr. 2024

Virtual

Career Catalyst: Explore Freelancing

Have you thought about putting your front-end developer skills to practice as a freelancer? If not, you miss an opportunity to build a practice and earn revenue. This class provides a comprehensive overview of the freelancing landscape, focusing specifically on the front-end development niche. Participants will learn about the opportunities available in the freelance market and provide tips on how

22. Apr. 2024

Virtual

Tech Interview Boot Camp

Prepare for tech interviews with our 5-day Bootcamp! Covering data structures, 7-step interview process, code explanation, and mock interviews. Gain confidence and skills to ace your dream job.

25. Apr. 2024

Virtual

The Networking Mindset

There’s a better way to get hired in tech and hundreds of job seekers have used this proven process to land jobs in tech. Are you ready for your turn? Start by getting your head in the game with our workshop on The Networking Mindset with Second Careers.

25. Apr. 2024

Virtual

Pathways to Professional Success: Networking, Referrals, and Personal Branding

There’s a better way to get hired in tech and hundreds of job seekers have used this proven process to land jobs in tech. Are you ready for your turn?

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Past events

Virtual

Build a Resume to Get Noticed

Virtual

Interview Prep: Build & Practice Your Pitch

Virtual

Career Exploration: panel discussion w/Regal.io + mini mentor session

Virtual

Career Catalyst: Leveraging LinkedIn

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Organizers

Katie Franco

Executive Director
Girl Develop It

Katie Brydon (she/her)

Community Host
Girl Develop It

Abigail Simanjuntak

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