door64 High-tech Career Fair and Networking Night

Start: Aug 7 2008 3:00 pm

End: Aug 7 2008 9:00 pm

The first-ever door64.com High-tech Career Fair and Networking Night will be on Thursday, August 7th from 3-9pm in Austin, Texas.

This unique combo event starts by helping local tech professionals find the right next career move, and ends with an evening of networking with your industry peers in a friendly social setting. So whether you're actively looking for that next opportunity, or you're wanting to expand your local professional network while enjoying food, drinks, and door prizes, this event has something for you!

Visit here to RSVP: http://door64.com/careerfair (must be logged in to door64 to register.)

Employers: Learn about participating in this event.

A BIG thanks to LinkedIn and Rackspace for generously sponsoring this event!

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Thanks everyone for coming

Submitted by matt on Fri, Aug 8 2008 - 11:22 AM.

Thanks everyone for coming out! I'm looking forward to hearing about career successes now.

First, find the event photos here:

http://door64.com/node/5421

Also, if you were an attendee, I'd love to get your feedback:

http://door64.com/node/5422

I really wish that I could

Submitted by NY2TX on Thu, Aug 7 2008 - 1:04 PM.

I really wish that I could attend, but not today...too much going on down here in sunny San Antonio (including the Public Meeting for the new NBAF).

Actually given that

Submitted by kmac on Thu, Aug 7 2008 - 12:47 PM.

Actually given that employers will actually be onsite a more formal look wouldn't hurt. I've been to career job fairs and seen a mixture of both.

My opinion would be to consider the audience and act accordinly. Go with your gut feel.

Thanks
kmac

Thanks kmac! I appreciate

Submitted by abckk5 on Thu, Aug 7 2008 - 12:56 PM.

Thanks kmac! I appreciate the feedback.

My assumption would be to

Submitted by kmac on Thu, Aug 7 2008 - 12:45 PM.

My assumption would be to dress business casual as it is a career fair and not an actual interview

Thanks
kmac

Matt: What is the

Submitted by abckk5 on Thu, Aug 7 2008 - 12:09 PM.

Matt:
What is the expectation for dress code at this event? Thanks!

Well, the bag over your head

Submitted by matt on Thu, Aug 7 2008 - 7:53 AM.

Well, the bag over your head may attract attention (unless others do it too!)

If you think the employer reps would recognize you, you could always attend this evening for the networking night (which will be a mix of those seeking a job and not). If you like, come by an hour before and say "you're early" for the networking event.

Thanks for putting this

Submitted by codey on Thu, Aug 7 2008 - 7:41 AM.

Thanks for putting this event together Matt. I'm really looking forward to it. Except.. well.. hmm... I see that my employer is attending! I still intend to be there, but what's the protocol aside from wearing a paper bag over my head?

Forgot to mention that I

Submitted by kmac on Mon, Aug 4 2008 - 4:33 PM.

Forgot to mention that I really like the Employer breakdown by company/positionand skills. It really helps you quickly identify and focus on your targets.

GREAT JOB MATT!!!

Thanks
kmac

Thanks kmac! I am looking

Submitted by matt on Mon, Aug 4 2008 - 4:32 PM.

Thanks kmac! I am looking forward to it, and doing my best to help our community find the best tech opportunities currently out there.

I am very excited about

Submitted by kmac on Mon, Aug 4 2008 - 4:26 PM.

I am very excited about attending the 1st D64 career fair. The venue looks great. The Employer list is impressive and we get to network and win door prizes.

Can't wait. Off to continue spreading the word now!

Thanks
kmac