Presentation on What Next for RailsGirls participants after their day of hands on learning. Includes content on further learning, connecting with people & the community, presenting yourself online & on paper, applying for jobs with companies that inspire you, and interviewing. For more detailed information contact Elizabeth Enders, Recruitment Partner at Envato.

2. What’s Next?
Elizabeth Enders
Recruitment Partner at Envato
elizabeth.enders@envato.com
Visit envato.com to learn more about Envato
Visit careers.envato.com to find out about Envato careers

3. A bit about Envato

4. A bit about Out Envato
• One of the many ways Envato support diversity & inclusiveness
• Envato’s LGBTI & Allies network group
• Out Envato promote inclusivity & awareness to our employees
• We strive to be a champion for LGBTI in the global tech community
• Out Envato’s next meetup is on February 27th in Melbourne
• Visit www.meetup.com/lgbti-tech-melb for details

5. What Next?
• Keep on learning
• Connect with people & the community
• Present yourself online & on paper
• Apply for jobs with companies that inspire you
• Interviewing
• Questions

6. Keep On Learning
• Structured Classes
• General Assembly
• University - online &/or in person
• Through Contribution, Community & Online
• Learn by doing, ask & answer questions
• Attend Conferences
• RubyConf - scholarship tickets if too $$
• CSSConf
• Yow!
• Self Directed Learning
• Online tutorials - e.g. Tuts+
• Read eveything - books, blogs, twitter (really big for devs), webuild.envato.com & more
...forever!

7. Connect With People & The Community
• Attend Conferences
• Go to Meetups
• Ruby meetups, Rails Camp, Girl Geek Dinners, InstallFest, and more
• Get a Mentor (ask someone here!)
• Start your own working group
• www.railsmentors.org
• github.com/rails-oceania/roro/wiki/mentoring
• Connect with People on Social Media
...it is about who you know

8. Present Yourself Online & On Paper
• Update your CV
• Include information on side projects
• Your skills in other languages are transferable
• Get advice from others
• Keep online profiles current
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Github
• Stack Overflow
• Write about your journey
• Blog or similar
• Employers want to see your passion for learning & your professional development
...communicate your passion

9. Apply For Jobs With Companies That Inspire You!
• Work out what you’re looking for
• Know why you want to do what you do - know your passion
• Get the inside scoop from people you know
• Research: JobAdvisor.com.au, Glassdoor, SEEK Company pages (new!), LinkedIn, Google
• Ask lots of questions!
• Recruiters (internal & agency)
• They actively search for people like you!
• Build relationships with a small number
• Approach companies you love directly
• Apply!
• Don’t be afraid to ask people for introductions
...love what you do!

10. Interviewing
• Practice, Practice, Practice
• Enlist friends/ family members for role plays
• Behavioural interview questions
• Technical questions
• Get feedback after interviews
• Everyone fails
• Ask for feedback and turn it into a positive
• It’s super hard to get your first gig
• Persistence is key - if you don’t persevere you won’t win
• Everyone goes through this process
• Failure is OK
...increase the odds

11. Questions? ☺
Want to work at Envato?
Visit careers.envato.com to find out about Envato careers
Express your interest even if you don’t feel you’re suitable for advertised roles
Visit webuild.envato.com to learn more about our team
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Elizabeth Enders
Recruitment Partner at Envato
elizabeth.enders@envato.com