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ACS Virtual Tech and Employability Skills Half-Day Conference: Thriving as a remote tech professional

The ACS Virtual Tech and Employability Skills Half-Day Conference is targeted towards, but not limited to, students currently completing their studies. This online event will allow participants to keep abreast of their professional development through several industry-led sessions that will highlight how students and graduates can stand out and succeed in the tech world.

Virtual
CPD Hours: 3
Skills Level: -

About this event

This virtual event will consist of 3 sessions where our industry experts will share their knowledge on what job opportunities are out there and how to keep up to date with the ICT industry.

Session 1: Key attributes to be a successful remote tech professional
Speaker: Jiaranai Keatnuxsuo, STEM Advocate, TEDx Speaker and multi-award winner of Women in Technology WA 2019

The presentation will focus on sharing some key insights on how to embrace remote working and thrive in a multinational organisation such as Microsoft. 

The session will outline the key qualities a person needs to have as a remote tech professional including having the right mindset and actions that can be taken to greatly enhance outcomes. Key learnings the presentation will cover are: -

  • Accept that the world has changed
  • Be curious
  • Build a network of supporters
  • Follow a Growth Mindset 
  • Importance of Focus
  • Don't underestimate recovery

Session 2: How to adapt and prepare for applying for jobs remotely
Speaker: Adam Kowalski, Managing Director, CBR Recruitment

COVID-19 has brought unprecedented changes to the Australian employment market, where remote and flexible work arrangements which were once considered the exception are our new “normal”. Not only has the way we work changed, so has the way we apply for, interview for, and commence new positions.

Adam Kowalski, Managing Director of CBR Recruitment, who has been part of the recruitment industry for the past two decades will provide his insights into:

  • Remote or flexible work arrangements – what is the difference and what is right for you?
  • How to successfully navigate a selection process without the benefit of a face-to-face interview.
  • Starting in a new position in 2021 – commencing and thriving in a new role.

Session 3: The world is open to you! But how do you stand out?
Speaker: Simon Tyrrell, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, LiveTiles

The COVID pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the acceptance of remote working globally. Companies of all types have accepted (and are even actively pivoting towards) talent being sourced from anywhere.

The opportunities available for people coming into the tech industry are very exciting but how do you stand out in a world of potential talent?

In this presentation you will hear: -

  • Some thoughts and tips on what types of skills and knowledge are being sought and
  • How by demonstrating those attributes your options on the global stage are just about limitless.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL 3 SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED TO RECEIVE 3 CPD HOURS. 

When attending virtual events, in order to claim and qualify for the required CPD hours, Professional Year students need to attend the online event in its entirety which will be tracked by the ACS events team. Please ensure you don't minimise your window when attending a virtual event.

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Please allow up to 2 weeks for CPD hours to be allocated to your membership profile.

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Speakers

Speaker
Jiaranai Keatnuxsuo
Speaker
Adam Kowalski
Speaker
Simon Tyrrell
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