Memphis Technology User Groups

Interested in coding with other people or getting help on a project that you're working on?

If you said yes to this, then this might be the event for you!
This Code Together event is a time for you to work alongside and connect with other people in your local community.

Now, it's important to note that this isn't a class, so there won't be a teacher, but it is your opportunity to talk with other people and get help jumpstarting your learning process or with a programming lesson / personal project you've been working on.

Come with your laptop, a notebook & pen, and/or a drive to learn!

2:00PM MEETUP LOCATION:
We'll be meeting and working inside Panara Bread off of Poplar. Just look for a person with a purple Code Connective lanyard. It should be easy to find us!

Join the Code Connector Slack community with this invite link:
https://join.slack.com/t/code-connector/shared_invite/zt-6e1idsg6-wYI1hdfk_hR_QKahSBwldQ

If you're interested in meeting with other developers and chatting about tech, life, etc. during your lunch break, you're more than welcome to join us at our virtual table on the last Monday of the month at 12pm CST!

Welcome to the Event!

Inside the Hiring Mindset:
Recruiter Panel Discussion
The “Inside Scoop” on How to Stop Freaking Out About Job Interviews (According to Recruiters)

Date: Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: UoM FIT Room 225 ( Second Floor) and Methodist Theater ( First Floor )

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Please kindly RSVP in advance
so we can ensure we don’t run out of pizza and seats.

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Wondering what’s going on in the heads of recruiters when they look at your resume?
Inside the Hiring Mindset is here to let you peek behind the curtain! Whether you’re actively job hunting or you’re just curious about what recruiters really think, this panel is for YOU.

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What will you learn?
(Prepare to have your mind blown... and your nerves calmed.)

• How recruiters evaluate tech candidates (It’s not all about your tech stack. Spoiler alert: Personality matters.)
• What red flags or green lights they look for (The truth is... sometimes your cover letter does matter.)
• How AI tools are changing hiring (Yes, AI is watching you. But it’s not as scary as you think.)
• Tips for LinkedIn, resumes, and interviewing (If you ever sent a "thank you" email with a typo—this is your redemption arc.)
• The truth about job descriptions and internal hiring goals (Why that job you wanted is "on hold"—but not for the reasons you think.)

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Panelists:
Jesse Steward
Specialization Lead of UI Development at TEKsystems
(He's been making hiring decisions since before you knew what a "Boolean search" was.)
Lia Fannin
Vice President, Practice Director of Recruiting – Technology at Robert Half Talent Solutions
(She’s seen all the resumes, folks. All of them.)
Bob Burditt
Managing Director, Contract at Vaco by Highspring
(He’s the guy recruiters want to impress—so they know what really works.)

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Perfect for:
Aspiring tech professionals, career changers, bootcamp grads, students, or anyone who's ever panicked over a job interview and asked: “Do they really read my resume, though?”

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Agenda:
6:00 PM – Community Networking
Grab a snack, make new connections, and maybe sneak in a little recruiter gossip.
6:30 PM – Inside the Hiring Mindset Panel Discussion
Time to finally get the inside scoop on what recruiters are actually looking for (Hint: It’s not just about checking off the technical boxes).

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Venue Sponsored by the FedEx Institute of Technology
Food and Drinks Sponsored by Vaco By Highspring

Thank you so much!!!

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RSVP NOW or risk missing out on recruiters spilling their secrets!
Because let’s face it: Not knowing what recruiters really want is like being on a never-ending job hunt. Avoid the job-search stress—come get the real scoop!

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