Looking for a job can be stressful, especially when top tech companies are announcing layoffs week after week! Job searching today requires a specific set of skills and renewed confidence in yourself.

Please join our incredible panel of speakers to learn how to stand out in the crowd, leverage your education and experience to land interviews, and how to network for success.

Panelists:

James Quick: James is a JavaScript Developer, Speaker, and Teacher with a passion for teaching developers through content. He is a full-time Technical Content Creator with years of experience in Software Development and Developer Advocacy.

Taylor Desseyn is Managing Director, Global Solutions Technology Practice Leader where his team focuses on matching up top remote technology talent with opportunities across the country. Taylor has been recruiting for more than 10+ years and has met over 5,000+ engineers throughout his tenure. With a community-minded focus, Taylor also leverages his podcast, texting/email community, discord channels, and conference speaking to build community in the tech industry across the country.

Lawrence Lockhart is a former hospitality manager turned fullstack software developer who loves enhancing the customer experience with digital products. Personal time includes continual learning and investing time in others seeking to build their tech skills and communities. Lawrence is a developer advocate for the soon-to-be-developer, a coding bootcamp teaching assistant, tech meetup leader, and Advisory Board Member for the Memphis Technology Foundation.

Jonathan Kempf is passionate about working with early stage start ups and complicated design problems - turning visions into tangible products while developing engaging customer experiences.