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What actually works in a job search and what doesn’t On this episode of Guidance Counselor 2.0, taylor desseyn sits down with Chris DeMars, Sr. Developer Advocate at TuxCare, to break down his most recent job search and the real tactics behind it. Chris has spent years building and nurturing developer communities across frontend and cybersecurity spaces. Now he is sharing what it looked like to be back on the other side of the process. If you have been applying, adjusting, and trying to figure out what truly makes a difference, this is a conversation you do not want to miss. Join us April 28 at 10:30 AM EST 🎉 RSVP here https://luma.com/6lscll6h

We have been waiting to share this one 🔵 Roxy Rodriguez-Becker is taking the stage at DevOps Days Atlanta Today and her talk is called Trolling Your Way Into Tech. And yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. Roxy is going to break down how humor, bold engagement, and showing up authentically helped her build connections and unlock opportunities that most people spend years chasing. We are talking: 🎤 Emceeing RenderATL 2025 🎥 Appearing on the Web Dev Challenge series 💬 Becoming a standout voice in the #100Devs community Whether you are new to the industry or just trying to figure out how to stand out, this one is going to leave you with both the tactics and the permission to stop playing it safe. Roxy is one of the most authentic and electric people in our community and we are so incredibly proud to see her on this stage. DevOps Days Atlanta. April 21-22. Go support her. #DevOpsDays #techcommunity #WomenInTech #buildinpublic #developerlife

We are excited to have Nate Taylor joining taylor desseyn for this live Resume and LinkedIn Review session. With over 20 years of engineering leadership experience, Nate brings a perspective that goes beyond surface level advice. He has been on both sides of the hiring table and knows exactly what makes a profile stand out and what gets passed over. Together, Taylor and Nate will review profiles live, sharing real time feedback, practical insights, and the small changes that can make a big difference in your job search This is the kind of session that can shift things for you. 📅 April 22 ⏰ 2:30 PM EST Show up, bring your profile, and take advantage of the opportunity to learn directly from experienced hiring leaders #techcareers #linkedinreviews #resumes #techcommunity

New host alert 🎯 Roxy Rodriguez-Becker is stepping in to lead this next Laid Off Lounge, sitting down with Cameron Perry, Full Stack Engineer, EdTech Founder, and Torc Ambassador. This conversation is all about what it actually takes to stand out in today’s market. From leveling up your profile to positioning yourself more intentionally in your job search, they’re breaking down the strategies and small tweaks that can make a real difference in getting noticed. If you’ve been applying, refining, and wondering what’s missing, this is the kind of insight you want to tap into. #TechCareers #JobSearch #Developers #CareerGrowth #RandstadDigital

Full Day 1 recap at Talent-Network, Talent Land Mexico City and we are still feeling it. We met so many incredible developers who signed up for the platform, asked real questions about breaking into tech, and just wanted to connect. 🤝🏼 Briana Holmes took the stage and reminded a packed room why showing up in person changes everything for your career. And then we closed the night out with our community dinner at Lavo. 🍽️ This is what it looks like when the community goes from URL to IRL. 🌎 #TalentLand2026 #community #techcareers

This week in the community 💙 New conversations, upcoming sessions, and more ways to tap into what’s actually happening right now across tech and careers. We’re continuing to build spaces where people can learn, connect, and get real insight not just theory. Whether you’re looking to grow, pivot, or just stay in the loop, there’s something here for you! #community #newsletter #randstaddigital

This week on Guidance Counselor 2.0, taylor desseyn sits down with David McCarter and we are genuinely so excited for this one. David is a Microsoft MVP, solutions architect, and software engineer with over 28 years of experience. He has also jammed with bands like Queensryche and Buckcherry, which tells you everything you need to know about the kind of energy he brings to a room. And then there is the book. Rock Your Career: Surviving the Technical Interview is now in its 7th edition. Not a tweet. Not a newsletter. A book that has gone through seven editions because it actually works and developers keep coming back to it. We are so proud to have David on the show. Do not miss this one. 📅 April 21st · 10:30am EST 🔗 RSVP → https://luma.com/636a7bwi #techinterview #careerdevelopment #softwareengineering

We are heading to Santiago, Chile for Nerdearla Chile April 16 to 18 and we could not be more excited to bring the Torc community to Latin America again. 🇨🇱 Nerdearla is where big ideas happen, but the best conversations always take place off stage. So we are carving out time for exactly that. Come find us at our booth during the conference and then stay for our Community Meetup on Friday April 17th. Meet new people, talk without an agenda, and see what sparks when the right people are in the same room. Oh yeah, light bites on us. The rest is just a reason to stick around. 📅 Friday, April 17 · 8:00 PM GMT-4 📍 Tres Valles Restaurant Lastarria · Santiago #nerdearla #nerdearlaChile #techcommunity #developerlife

We’re expanding our community! We’ve started bringing more creatives into the mix alongside the engineers and developers already here. You’ll start seeing more on the community hub... blog posts, videos, articles, and more ways people are sharing what they’re building. Same community. Just more ways to experience it. We’re building something that reflects the full range of the people in this space and we're so glad that you’re a big part of that.

"Tell me about yourself." Four words. And most people lose the interview right there! Not because they are unqualified. Not because they are nervous. But because nobody ever told them what a good answer actually sounds like. taylor desseyn just broke it all the way down in this video and it is one of the most practical things we have posted all year. Here is what most people get wrong.... They go way too long. Your answer should be closer to 45 seconds than a full career autobiography. They give the same answer to every interviewer. Your response should be tailored to the specific role and context every single time. They forget the human part. A well-placed personal detail or hobby can actually help you stand out. But most people either skip it entirely or overshare. The goal is not to recite your resume. The goal is to open a real conversation. If you have an interview coming up or just want to sharpen how you show up, watch this one before you walk into that room. 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/e8_-MTdC #interviewtips #jobsearch #techcareers #careeradvice