Job Seeking 18 May 2020
Making the Most of a Networking Conversation or Informational Interview

Mon, May, 2020

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Virtual

San Francisco

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Learn how to prepare for and make the most of a networking conversation or informational interview.

During this virtual event especially for Job Seekers, you'll learn how to prepare for and make the most of an informational interview.

This event will be led by Cesar Ramirez, Flatiron Career Coach. Join us as he shares our best tips and strategies for telling your story (elevator pitch), asking thoughtful discovery questions, and how and why to follow up with purpose. Hint: (Following a great conversation,) Is there anyone you know that you think it may be helpful for me to connect with?

Flatiron School’s proven job-search framework has helped thousands of grads land jobs in tech — and our Career Services team is sharing some of the tips and tricks that have helped our graduates with you, so tune in!

About Flatiron School
Flatiron School helps people with no prior technical experience learn the skills they need for the future workforce. Through a rigorous curriculum and a supportive, collaborative community, Flatiron School’s education program transforms passionate learners into skilled tech professionals in as little as 12 weeks. Their on-campus and online courses focus on high-growth skill-sets, including software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. With a commitment to students that continues beyond graduation, Flatiron School’s expert instructors and dedicated career coaches have helped thousands of people unlock their true potential with the new careers they deserve.

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Cesar Ramirez, Flatiron Career Coach
Cesar Ramirez is a full-time Career Coach with Flatiron School and is a Certified Professional Coach through Columbia Business School. He has 15+ years’ experience as a Human Resource Leader within the Healthcare, Financial and Technology industries in large, mid-size and startup companies. Cesar is a graduate of General Electric’s Human Resource Leadership Program, where he held various HR leadership positions in GE Healthcare, was Head of HR at SS White Dental, Head of HR at NTENT and started his career in HR at Bloomberg L.P. A few noteworthy highlights are that Cesar has recruited 500+ candidates and as a Career Coach has placed 200+ clients (~20 Flatiron School students). Cesar holds a M.A. in Organizational Psychology & HR Management from Columbia University and a B.A. in Psychology from Brandeis University. He enjoys leveraging his HR and Recruiting expertise while partnering with clients in the areas of career coaching. When not coaching or consulting, Cesar enjoys spinning, cycling, meditating, wellness, training and traveling.