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The top 3 must-have skills for 2025 (that you can learn for free!) Tech is evolving—are you keeping up? According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, the most in-demand tech skills right now are: 1???Analytical Thinking Seven out of ten companies consider analytical thinking essential in 2025.? 2???Resilience, Flexibility, and Agility Employers highly value adaptability in the rapidly changing tech landscape.? 3???Leadership and Social Influence Strong leadership and the ability to influence are crucial as teams become more dynamic.? By 2030, the top three skills are projected to be: 1???AI and Big Data Increased integration of AI in all sectors drives the demand. 2???Networks and Cybersecurity With the expansion of digital access, securing networks and private data is more critical than ever.? 3???Creative Thinking Innovation and creativity remain indispensable in problem-solving and driving progress. AI might generate content and art, but it still requires?human oversight?to guide the process, refine valuable outputs, and ensure results that make sense. The best part? You can learn these skills for free. Want the list of free resources? Comment "TECH" below and we'll send it to you! #TechTrends #Upskilling #CareerDevelopment #WEF2025 #TechJobs #Employment #AIdevelopment

We're thrilled to share this Scholarship Opportunity Program! If you're a JavaScript lover in the Pacific Northwest, CascadiaJS 2025?wants?you?there. This is?the?premier JS fan conference in the region, and the?Opportunity Scholarship Program?makes it more accessible than ever. Don't miss out on the chance to learn, connect, and grow in Seattle. ?? Apply by July 31 ?? Repost to help spread the word ?? Like if you're excited to attend this fall #CascadiaJS #PNWTech #DiversityInTech #Scholarships #JavaScript #TechEvents #CSmajor #TechCareer

What tech recruiters REALLY look for in a CV If you only list skills on your resume, you’re missing the?BIGGEST hiring signal. A strong resume isn’t just about listing what you know—it’s about showing?what you’ve done with those skills. Here’s what tech recruiters actually look for: ??Impact-driven bullet points?→ Show how your work made a difference. ? "Developed backend APIs" ? "Built and optimized RESTful APIs, reducing load times by 40%" ??Measurable results?→ Numbers tell the real story. ? "Tested software for bugs" ? "Identified and resolved 25+ critical bugs, improving system stability by 35%" ??Clear career progression?→ Show growth, learning, and leadership. Hiring managers want to see how you’ve evolved from projects to leadership, from junior to senior-level contributions. A big mistake? Copy-pasting job descriptions into your resume. AI-driven resume screeners might like it, but recruiters?don’t.?Instead of stuffing your CV with exact job description phrases, focus on?strategic SEO (keyword optimization)—make sure the right terms are there, but frame them around your actual contributions. The key:?your resume should pass the?AI filter AND?impress a real person. Want a recruiter to review your resume? Drop your?questions?in the comments! ? #HiringTips #TechRecruiting #JobSearch #TechJobs?#CareersInTech?#JobSearch

Exclusive info session today with Tejas Ghadge,?Senior Software Development Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Lambda Want to take your tech career to the next level? Join the "Accelerating Your Career Growth: From Technical Excellence to Leadership" What you’ll learn: ? How to transition from an individual contributor to a leadership role ? The key skills that separate great engineers from future leaders ? Insights from one of AWS’s top engineering managers Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from an industry leader! Time: 5-6 PM PDT, March 20 Registration: https://lnkd.in/eNtXPGWh #CareerGrowth #TechLeadership #AWS #SoftwareDevelopment #Networking #CSMajor #TechCareers

The #1 resume mistake that’s costing you interviews Ever wonder why you’re getting rejected before the interview? It’s not because you don’t have the skills. It’s because your resume isn’t selling your?impact. Most CS majors and aspiring tech professionals make one critical mistake:?they list tasks instead of achievements. Here’s the difference: ??"Completed coding projects in Python" ??"Built and deployed a machine learning model with 92% accuracy" ??"Worked on front-end development" ??"Designed and optimized UI components that improved user engagement by 30%" ??"Assisted in debugging software" ??"Identified and fixed 15+ critical bugs, reducing system crashes by 40%" Recruiters don’t just want to know?what?you did—they want to see?how your work made an impact. So, quantify your achievements! Use metrics like performance improvements, efficiency gains, or user engagement to show your contributions. Your resume should?tell a story—one that shows?you don’t just complete tasks, you create results. Want more resume tips tailored for CS majors? Drop a comment to let us know what we should focus on next! #JobSearch #TechJobs #TechHiring #CSMajors #CareersInTech #ResumeTips #WashingtonTechCoalition?

Info-session with a UX Director at Microsoft! Join us?for an exclusive event with?Melroy D'Souza, former?UX Director at Microsoft?and current?Guest Faculty at the University of Washington iSchool. Melroy will share?key insights, lessons learned, and the biggest mistakes to avoid?when navigating a tech career. Whether you're just starting or looking to grow, this session will give you?real-world advice?to set you up for success. ???Date:?March 17 ??Time:?6-7:00 PM PDT? ???Register here:?https://lnkd.in/eGfrSRQG Don’t miss this chance to learn from an industry leader. See you there! #techcareers #uxdesign #skillsintech #careeradvancement #washingtontechjobs #washintoncareers #networking

Happening today: Developing Essential Skills workshop! Join us today, March 13, from 4-5 PM for an exclusive Developing Essential Skills Workshop, facilitated by Sathya Sindhu Varadarajan, Product Owner at Bank of America. This session is designed to help you sharpen the key skills employers are looking for and get ahead in your tech career. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an industry expert! ?? Date: March 13 ? Time: 4-5 PM ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVzCfAtc See you there! #techcareers #skillsintech #careerdevelopment #professionalgrowth #techjobs #washingtontechjobs #careerconnectwa #networkingopportunity

Last week,?Alka Manchanda?and the?828 team?had the opportunity to visit our partners at?Per Scholas?and meet the incredible students in their?IT Support?training program. It was inspiring to witness their?persistence, determination, and hard work?as they prepare to step into the tech workforce. These future professionals are gearing up for?graduation next week, and we couldn’t be more excited to see them take the next step toward full-time employment. ???A huge shoutout to Per Scholas for their commitment to workforce development?and to the students who are shaping the future of IT. Wishing them all success in their #techcareers ahead! #washingtontechjobs #skillsintech #techjobs?#careersintech? #hiringintech?#techhires?#diversityintech?

Reminder: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance – Curriculum Alignment Kick-Off tomorrow! At this event, you’ll get: ??Employer-backed skill maps?– so education aligns with real job needs ??Program analysis tools?– to improve tech courses & training ??New ways to connect learners with hiring employers ???When??Tuesday, March 11, 2025 ??Time??1-2 PM PT ???Where??Online (Zoom) ???Register here: https://lnkd.in/eCdYbQgv The?AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance?has been helping schools and training programs?teach the skills employers actually need?since 2023. We're building a stronger, more diverse tech workforce in Washington, led by Tech Workforce Coalition (TWC), AWS, and Computing for All. If you’re an educator, an employer, or want to get into tech, we’d love to have you there. See you on March 11!