HOW TO GET A JOB IN SILICON BEACH (AND BEYOND) BOOTCAMP

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HOW TO GET A JOB IN SILICON BEACH (AND BEYOND) BOOTCAMP | Online

Online Campus

Online
Anywhere
Online

Past Locations for this Class

About this class

Silicon Beach, Los Angeles has become one of the fastest growing startup ecosystems and technology hubs in the world. Entertainment, media, technology, gaming, fashion and weather converge in this unique environment — creating opportunities at all levels for technologists, designers, data scientists, marketers, business development professionals, project managers and more. In this class, you’ll learn practical hacks that can help significantly increase the likelihood of getting job offers from not just any company in Silicon Beach, but the right company for you. Topics include personal branding, alternatives to the resume, proactively getting interviews, interview coaching, how to engage recruiters, crafting an elevator pitch/story, and more.

This bootcamp will provide a conceptual framework and the actionable to do’s that allow the capable but not obviously qualified job seeker to secure offers at the organization of their choice. Students will learn how to map their values and career aspirations to the appropriate organization(s. Participants will learn how to formulate and execute a job seeking strategy beyond solely reactively applying to job openings.

Takeaways

  • Elimination of Interview Anxiety
  • Improved Salary Negotiation Skills
  • Improved Preparedness for Job Interviews
  • List of Target Companies
  • List of Target Contacts
  • Career Narrative (Beyond the typical elevator pitch)
  • The mindset and tactics necessary to convert job interviews into offers
  • Resume alternatives
  • Personal brand development
  • Improved confidence

Prereqs & Preparation

  • Computer or Ipad/Tablet
  • List of 5 companies possibly interested in working for

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