Events

Looking to break into cybersecurity? Get insider guidance from professionals on the skills, projects, and pathways that help people break into this high-earning industry. You'll learn from:

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• Sameen Hanan, Cybersecurity Consultant @ PwC 
• Vic Tapia, VP of Solutions @ BeyondID
• Bhavna Batra Sehgal, Product Marketing @ CrowdStrike

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Member-only event. Registration link below.

It’s back: The Resume & LinkedIn Workshop you won’t want to miss.

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We’re bringing together Extern alums and industry insiders for a live session on how to actually land your next role. From building a scroll-stopping LinkedIn presence to crafting a resume that gets callbacks - they’re sharing the strategies that worked for them (and that recruiters secretly love). You’ll even get the chance to have your resume or LinkedIn reviewed in real time. Whether you're starting from zero or giving your personal brand a glow-up, this is your moment to stand out.

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Member-only event. Registration link below.

No fancy alumni network? No family friends at Google? No problem.This live webinar is your guide to breaking into competitive careers — even when you're starting with zero connections. Whether you’re first-gen, or come from an underrepresented community without a built-in network, or if you’re just feeling stuck, we’ll show you how to build a network with confidence for your career. 💡 You’ll learn:

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- How to actually network (even if it feels awkward or fake)Scripts that get replies from recruiters, mentors, and alumni.

- How to make LinkedIn and email work for you, even with no experience.

- The underrated power of Externships to grow your network organically.

- How to build confidence in rooms where nobody looks like you.

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Speakers:

Tara Pettus, Head of Agency at TikTok

Matt Wilkerson, Founder & CEO of Extern

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Open to all Extern members and Goldberg Scholars. Registration details to come.

Nervous about interviews? Don’t know what to put in a portfolio? We’ve got you. This workshop is designed to help you show up prepared - whether you're walking into a job interview or sending off your portfolio to a recruiter.

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You'll hear directly from Extern alums and professionals who’ve landed roles at top companies. They’ll walk you through how to confidently answer real interview questions, highlight your experience even if you don’t have much yet, and make sure you’re not just saying the right things - but showing them.

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We’ll also cover how to build a simple, professional portfolio using no-code tools. Plus, what to include (even if you're not in a design field), how to format your work, and see examples of portfolios that actually got noticed.

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Remember, you have to show work, to get work!

Registration details to come.