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How to get hired during Philly Tech Week 2017 presented by Comcast

Five events you should attend if you're on the hunt.

Missed our February tech jobs fair NET/WORK? Don't worry. Get those jobs at Philly Tech Week 2017. (Photo by Catherine Sontag)

Looking for a new gig? Philly Tech Week 2017 presented by Comcast is the best time to put your feelers out for some new opportunities in a surging tech sector. But with over 100 events spanning 10 days, figuring out which are best to attend could feel daunting. Well, whether you are actively searching or just have an eye out, we’ve got you covered.

And as an added resource, you can submit your resume to us, as we’re connecting many of our tech company partners with great talent.

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Oh, and if you’re a company that’s hiring, take advantage of this sweet deal: our jobs board is free for the next two weeks to celebrate the launch of our new hiring platform.

Here are five don’t-miss events to meet growing tech companies. (Hint: Though there’s lots of attention paid to engineers and other technical talent, most are looking for smart people with a range of skills.)

If you can only attend one event during PTW, make it the Dev Conference on May 3. The conference is jam-packed with hands-on, introductory-to-advanced JavaScript and Ruby workshops, tactical, process and big idea talks from some of the region’s leading tech giants — like 20 of ‘em (think Microsoft, Venmo, Comcast, RevZilla and Think Company) with plenty of networking time to round out the day.

Ticket prices range from $20 for Dev Talks to $75 for an all-access pass. Short on funds? Take advantage of the free Dev Happy Hour post-conference at the Draught Horse.

Technical.ly will also be coordinating some one-on-one interviews between attendees and sponsoring companies during the conference, so please submit your resume here if you’re interested in being matched directly.

Have you been thinking about getting into tech but don’t know how to start? Hear from four Girl Develop It members who have been there and done it. Happy hour follows the panel discussion, so you’ll also have plenty of time to chat with others who may be in the same boat. I know networking can sometimes be exhausting, but GDI is a friendly group and gender inclusive, so this will be a low-stress option.

Interested in IoT but know little about it? Why don’t you attend Chariot Solutions’ IoT Workshop? Learning new skills can always boost your resume, or maybe you’ll find a completely new career path. (And remember — network, network, network!)  The $50 ticket includes all of the materials needed for class, including a hardware development kit and a Particle Photon microcontroller.

Want another resume booster? Join Delphic Digital for an inside look into how they use different testing strategies to improve clients’ engagement and optimize their marketing strategies. And I’m not certain, but I think being a Star Wars fan will probably give you a leg up with this crew.

Of course, after you go to these four events, you won’t want to miss our epic closing party.  The Signature Event is a 1,000+ person cocktail party to celebrate the end of PTW. Everyone is there and many hiring managers take advantage of the large amount of attendees by writing “We’re Hiring” on their nametags. Play this one strategically; go in knowing the faces of names of the top players in your field, business cards in hand.

Looking for more ideas? Check out our Creative, Access, Civic, Business, Media and Sciences tracks for even more great events.

Companies: Delphic Digital / Chariot Solutions
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