Career Catalyst with MegaTech Association

Event Start:
November 18, 2024 5:30 PM
Event End:
November 19, 2024
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**Ready to accelerate your tech career?** **Untapped Energy** is proud to be part of **Career Catalyst**, an event hosted by the **MegaTech Association** during **#InnovationWeek**. This is a great opportunity to connect with a dynamic community, hear from top industry experts, and gain actionable insights to guide and advance your career journey. 📅 Date: November 18, 2024 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Platform Calgary **Secure your spot here**: [https://www.showpass.com/megatech-career-catalyst/](https://www.showpass.com/megatech-career-catalyst/) **Ticket**: $6.10 (Includes snacks and beverages) *Please note: limited tickets are available for Career Catalyst, and session seating is first-come, first-serve.* **Event Highlights** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **KPMG Stage** **\*CITI Panel: Securing Your Dream Role in Tech** ( 6:05 PM – 7:00 PM ) **Zachary Novak** (CITI), **Mai Khalil** (Deloitte Digital), **Minaoar Tanzil** (Krux Analytics), and **Pascal Theriault** *Gain insights from a panel of industry leaders on achieving success in today’s tech landscape.* \***How to Negotiate an Offer (** 7:10 PM – 8:00 PM ) **Kris Read**, Neo Financial Co-Founder *Learn how companies approach compensation offers, including the decision-making process around salaries, bonuses, equity, and other benefits.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **East Annex** \***Recruitment: Days of Future Past - An Open Letter on Recruitment** **from the 1980s to Now (** 7:10 PM – 8:00 PM ) **Adam Delgado**, Director of Recruitment and Talent Acquisition at Alexi *A candid look at how recruitment has transformed - and what it* *means for today’s job seekers.* **\*Using Agile Principles in Your Job Search and Career** ( 8:10 PM – 9:00 PM ) Speaker: **Angela Henders**, Senior Developer at Untangle Money *Apply Agile methodologies to enhance your job search and career strategies.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Multipurpose Room** **\*Reverse Pitch** ( 7:10 PM – 8:00 PM ) **Zachary Novak** (CITI), **Mai Khalil** (Deloitte Digital), **Minaoar Tanzil** (Krux Analytics), and **Pascal Theriault** *A unique twist where companies pitch themselves to potential candidates - don’t miss it!* \***Train to Become a UX Designer** ( 8:10 PM – 9:00 PM ) **Robert Andruchow**, Chair of the Department of Design at MacEwan University *Discover the path to becoming a UX designer from an academic and industry expert.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Classroom 1** **\*Roast My LinkedIn Workshop** ( 7:10 PM – 8:30 PM ) **Emilie Mazurek**, Senior Product Designer at Max Retail, and **Ana Lokotkova**, Startup Portfolio Lead and Program Facilitator at Platform Calgary *Get real-time feedback on your LinkedIn profile to ensure it truly shines.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Classroom 2** **\*Roast My Resume Workshop** ( 7:10 PM – 8:30 PM ) **Caileigh Sanderson**, Corporate Recruiter at Helcim *Receive expert advice on your resume to stand out in the competitive tech job market.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Networking Opportunities:** Connect with peers and industry leaders throughout the evening in our Kitchen networking space, open for casual discussions and meaningful connections. \*Hosted by MegaTech Association in partnership with YYC DataSociety.
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