Public Service Announcement: itinerary

[mdlbear]

I am going to be in Seattle from Thursday, 4/5 through Wednesday, 4/11. I'll be arriving at my hotel, the Coast Gateway sometime after 9pm Thursday, and leaving on the 7:30pm flight Wednesday.

Friday through Sunday I'll be at Norwescon, but since I'm not scheduled for anything I'll be available

Comments

[egoldberg]

BTW, I *should* be able to meet on next Monday for resume/job search strategy stuff - may need to cancel if needed to prep for community board presentation the following night.

Worst-case, we can totally talk by phone or by Skype.

I think your main hurdle is identifying your brand (which it looks like you've already done a lot of thinking about), articulating it in a way that resonates for your audience (ditto), and setting up processes upfront such that you're on the radar screen of the people who are actually hiring -- in advance enough that you have several months runway.

There are not exactly candidates out there with a half-century CS experience, and you may not fit so into a company's typical recruiting formula. There are definitely a subset of companies here that would kill to have you, relocate you, and pay you good money. It's just landing it.

BTW, I think networking is something that I gather you probably would self-describe as weaker in, but is probably the strength that would land you a job here. It may be worth talking through a few strategies when we meet.

[mdlbear]

Yes, to all of that. I'll be available during the con as well, if you happen to be in the area.

[egoldberg]

Have fun at the con! I'll be at home working - but Monday night will definitely work (I delayed the Tuesday commitment until next month.) See you then.