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Resource HUB
We've compiled valuable resources to help job seekers and employers.For Job Seekers
Career Development Professionals
- Career Coaches
- Karama Toffolo. Job search guidance and resume reviews.
- Loren Greiff. Former executive recruiter who serves VP+ level
- Diana Alt. Career coach for tech leaders.
- Phil Davis, Mid to Level Career career professionals
- David Hannan, Coach for ADHD professionals
- Resume Services
- Lisa Rangel of Chameleon Resumes
- Sarah Johnson of Briefcase Coach
- Farah Sharghi, Offers resume and coaching services
- LinkedIn Optimization
- I take on LinkedIn makeover cases on an availability basis. Info can be found here.
- Other Resources
- Amy Miller's Youtube Channel. Topics will cover insights into the hiring process based on the expertise of a recruiter.
- Kristin Fife has written over hundreds of articles on all things job search, from interviewing, ATS myths, cold applying and salary negotiation.
Research & Preparation Tools
- Company Research
- Salary Research
- Salary.com
- PayScale
- Levels.fyi (tech-focused)
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Job Search Platforms
- Technical Interview Preparation
For Employers
Recruitment Tools & Services
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). There are dozens of ATS systems available, so evaluate what your business needs are first. Some ATS systems are designed for enterprise level organizations while others cater to SMBs.
- Workday
- Greenhouse
- Ashby
- SMALL-MIDMARKET
- Recruitly
- Team Tailor
- Crelate
- Atlas
- Assessment Platforms
- Video Interviewing Platforms
Compliance & Legal Resources
- HR Compliance
- Background Checking
Onboarding Solutions
- Digital Onboarding
- Learning Management Systems
Employer Branding
- Recruitment Marketing
Training
- Vanessa Raath, Talent Sourcing Trainer
- Tooled Up Racoons, Boolean trainer
Networking & Meetups in the Baltimore and DC area
Baltimore Meetups
- Baltimore Code and Coffee
- What: Casual co-working for coders of all levels with free coffee.
- Link: meetup.com/baltimore-code-and-coffee
- Beers N Bots
- What: Tech enthusiasts mixing robotics and brews.
- Link: meetup.com/beers-n-bots
- CharmCityJS
- What: JavaScript community, meets first Wednesday monthly.
- Link: meetup.com/charmcityjs
- AMA Baltimore (American Marketing Association)
- What: Marketing pros networking and learning.
- Link: amabaltimore.org/events
- Founder Night Out
- What: Entrepreneurs connecting informally (specific Baltimore chapter unclear; may tie to broader networks).
- Link: Check local listings or meetup.com for Baltimore-specific events.
- Equitech Tuesdays (UpSurge Baltimore)
- What: Tech and innovation networking with an equity focus.
- Link: upsurgebaltimore.com/events
- ABC Associated Builders and Contractors
- What: Construction industry networking for pros and firms.
- Link: abcgreaterbaltimore.org/events
DC Metro Area Meetups
- PyDistrict (Python DC)
- What: Python developers sharing knowledge.
- Link: meetup.com/python-dc
- NSCoderNight DC (iOS Developers)
- What: iOS devs coding and collaborating.
- Link: meetup.com/nscodernight-dc
- Capital Area .NET Users
- What: .NET developers networking and learning.
- Link: meetup.com/capital-area-net-users
- Women and Gender eXpansive Coders DC
- What: Inclusive coding community for women and gender-expansive folks.
- Link: meetup.com/women-and-gender-expansive-coders-dc
- Civic Tech DC
- What: Tech for public good, civic innovation.
- Link: meetup.com/civic-tech-dc
- UX + Product Design DC
- What: UX and product design professionals.
- Link: meetup.com/ux-product-design-dc
- Product Tank NOVA
- What: Product management meetup in Northern Virginia.
- Link: meetup.com/producttank-nova
- Content Strategy DC
- What: Content strategists sharing best practices.
- Link: meetup.com/content-strategy-dc
- DCTAV (DC Tech and Coalition)
- What: Tech and veteran-focused networking (limited online presence; may be niche).
- Link: No active Meetup; check dctechcoalition.org or local listings.
- ConnectPreneur
- What: Entrepreneurs and investors connecting.
- Link: connectpreneur.org/events
- AMA American Marketing Association (DC Chapter)
- What: Marketing professionals’ hub.
- Link: amadc.org/events
- DC StartUp Week
- What: Annual event for startups and innovators (not a regular meetup).
- Link: dcstartupweek.org