Skills Festival Recruitment Event 28 October

[katjad]

Just spotted this on Twitter, it looks like a good opportunity to talk to potential employers. http://techspark.co/spark-skills-festival/

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[wingedeel]

Hi Katja, looks interesting but looks like you have to be a recent graduate?

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Just spotted this on Twitter, it looks like a good opportunity to talk to potential employers. http://techspark.co/spark-skills-festival/

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[katjad]

Ah yes, I had overlooked that. At first sight it looked a bit like that other event that was just generally aimed at people looking for a job, or new jobs, or employer. I'm seeing now when you register they actually ask what uni you went to. :( But I still think it would be good for both parties if you could go there as a self-studier too. Do you think it would be worth asking the organisers?

[Gicela]

I think it will be worth asking @katjad . They can not ignore the fact that there are plenty of people doing MOOCs and self-taught.

[katjad]

Making this a job thread now :) This is not frontend development, and in Bath, but might still be interesting to someone? It is Junior/graduate, but the Junior has nothing do with age I'd say http://ournameismud.co.uk/blog/article/junior-graduate-back-end-developer Will contact Techspark just to hear what they think, just not anymore today ;) /cc @CodeHubOrg/js2016

[katjad]

Btw, I did write to techspark about a week ago, but haven't received an answer..

[katjad]

Regarding the initial post about Skillsfestival, have had this reply from Techspark:

"Yes that’s absolutely fine - please feel free to share this.

It’s for people with STEM skills - coding/ design and development skills at all levels..and self taught or return to work are very welcome."

The date has changed: When? 1 December 2016, 11:00 – 16:00 Where? Watershed, Bristol Harbourside

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[ben198]

Thanks for posting this Katja :) I am planning to go on Tuesday

[ben198]

Sorry - not next Tuesday. I read the month as November for some reason ;) I've booked a place for the event anyway.

[katjad]

Had been wondering about that :) See you on Tuesday!