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.
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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.
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Speakers
Over 17 years in the tech industry the last 10 working from Hobart for global technology companies.
Simon Tyrrell have been with LiveTiles from its inception and part of a start-up that went from an idea to a global, publicly listed software company with some of the world’s biggest companies as customers.
In his current role he work as part of the global executive team to define and implement the strategic growth and innovation initiatives for LiveTiles in order to keep it at forefront of its target markets.
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