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Listen to a panel discussion with three junior developers as they share what life is really like after landing their first tech job. They’ll talk about working with colleagues, asking for help effectively, getting useful feedback, avoiding common pitfalls, overcoming early challenges, and the surprises they encountered along the way.
This interactive workshop puts you right in the center of the conversation. You’ll join a small group of fellow junior developers, each guided by an experienced mentor. Together, you’ll tackle real-world questions like: How do you identify transferable skills during a career change? What’s the best way to highlight your strengths in an interview? How do you stay motivated when the job gets tough?
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Each group will explore these topics through open discussion, drawing on personal experiences and shared insights. At the end, we’ll come back together so each group can share one or two of their best takeaways with everyone. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your voice—this is a session built for learning from each other.
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### Panel discussion: Landing A Great Job
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What makes a candidate stand out? How do hiring managers really make decisions? In this panel, experienced recruiters and engineering leaders share what they’ve learned from hiring hundreds of people into tech roles. You’ll hear insider tips on what makes an application shine, how to navigate interviews, and what signals success once you're on the job.
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Whether you're switching careers or just starting out, this is your chance to learn what the other side of the hiring table is really thinking—and how you can use that knowledge to land a role you’ll love.
Join us for an engaging discussion where empathy takes center stage! What aspects of job interviews make no sense to juniors? Why do some leave for better opportunities after just a year? Why do beginners hesitate to ask for help when they get stuck?
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Come share your perspective and help us explore those questions together!
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### Q&A session: From Junior To Senior
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You’ve landed your first job—now what? In this open Q&A session, we’ll explore the path from junior to senior developer, a journey that’s often less talked about but just as important. Bring your questions and hear honest, practical answers from experienced guests who’ve made the leap themselves or helped others do it.
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We’ll cover topics like growing your skills, earning trust, taking on more responsibility, and navigating the messy middle of a tech career. Whether you’re curious about what “senior” really means or just want to know what to focus on next, this is your chance to ask.
Did you take an unexpected path into your first tech job? Faced challenges you didn’t anticipate? Got a piece of advice that made all the difference? Come share your story!
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