In the tech industry, we are currently in a once-in-a-decade environment when it comes to mass layoffs. Hundreds of thousands of engineers have lost their jobs in the past 2 years.

Unfortunately, layoffs are here to stay. Many of you reading this will have long and successful career, which means that you're going to come face-to-face with layoffs again and again.

Enter Steven Zhang and Chris Talley, 2 incredible software engineers who have worked at Airtable, Airbnb, Meta, and more between them. In this talk, they're going to talk about how you can quickly bounce back after you get laid off.

They are also working on [WARNTracker.com](https://www.warntracker.com/), a website you can use to stay up to date with layoffs and find helpful resources.

Connect with them on LinkedIn:
- [Steven Zhang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenqzhang/)
- [Chris Talley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophertalley/)

For more resources on layoffs:
- [[Masterclass] How To Survive Tech Industry Layoffs](https://www.jointaro.com/lesson/axnVXYox5QeOneqcoyuH/masterclass-how-to-survive-tech-industry-layoffs/)
- ["What are the signs of an impending layoff in an organisation that can help an employee prepare themselves better?"](https://www.jointaro.com/question/tNOO9FtALQIRrUXSqzV1/what-are-the-signs-of-an-impending-layoff-in-an-organisation-that-can-help-an-employee-prepare-themselves-better/)
- ["How to survive potential layoffs?"](https://www.jointaro.com/question/ydZFpJz0x8wKUIfd8E1r/how-to-survive-potential-layoffs/)

Senior Software Engineer (Airtable, USDR, Tableau) - Runs WARNTracker.com and ClimateTechList.com

Steven Zhang

Senior Software Engineer (Airtable, Airbnb, Facebook, Salesforce) - Co-creator of WARNTracker.com

Chris Talley

How To Recover After You've Been Laid Off In The Tech Industry

[Casey Dai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseydai/) is a Head of Engineering at Capgemini, leading Data Engineerings and ML Ops. On top of that, he has a rich history of tech leadership across Manulife and Accenture.

In this session, Casey will talk about a framework you can use to navigate tough career direction decisions. He'll go over:
- Going from a non-traditional background (i.e. Business / Finance) into Tech
- Transitioning IC to Management
- Growing beyond the company's career ladder (e.g. things people can do such as content creation, upskilling, getting into a new industry that isn't part of a promotion ladder)

To learn more from Casey, connect with him on LinkedIn: [Casey's LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseydai/)

Here's some of the incredible wisdom Casey has shared on Taro:
- ["How do I choose whether to become a people manager or continue to be an individual contributor?"](https://www.jointaro.com/question/aMvbV6SUjdDaU8RftQk5/how-do-i-choose-whether-to-become-a-people-manager-or-continue-to-be-an-individual-contributor/)
- ["How to make communication succinct and more impactful?"](https://www.jointaro.com/question/QDLV5owweJveRLlspOdc/how-to-make-communication-succinct-and-more-impactful/)
- ["Why would a senior make themselves replaceable?"](https://www.jointaro.com/question/b5eUTVq4m9ANQ5QCUc3q/why-would-a-senior-make-themselves-replaceable/)
- ["How to get into networking as a fresher?"](https://www.jointaro.com/question/2Ld9u7f4pVcm36cj1P36/how-to-get-into-networking-as-a-fresher/)
- ["How to get interview calls?"](https://www.jointaro.com/question/MOCBUYFhyn7Yv5ZF7qBU/how-to-get-interview-calls/)

Head of Engineering @ Capgemini

Casey Dai

How To Navigate Pivotal Points In Your Tech Career - By Casey Dai

Enhance your negotiation skills and achieve remarkable outcomes at our immersive workshop led by renowned experts in business and behavior. Discover the proven tactics and strategies that will empower you to excel in any negotiation scenario.

Experience the dynamics of negotiations firsthand through engaging simulations, where you'll tackle real-world scenarios including different types of issues. Learn how to navigate complex information gaps and understand the importance of finding common ground for optimal results.

Receive valuable feedback from experienced professionals, guiding you on effective communication techniques and win-win solutions. Gain insights into the perspectives of both leaders and employees, recognizing the significance of fair evaluation and the power of understanding different points of view.

Walk away with practical advice and actionable takeaways that you can immediately apply to enhance your negotiation skills. Whether you're new to negotiation or a seasoned professional, this workshop offers transformative insights to help you unlock your full potential.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to gain a competitive edge and become a master of negotiation. Secure your spot today and embark on a journey toward achieving remarkable negotiation outcomes.

- Presented by Nadav Klein, professor at INSEAD and instructor at Minerva Project. Connect with [Nadav on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadavklein/)
- RSVP on the [LinkedIn event](https://www.linkedin.com/events/7067389884830797824/)

More resources on negotiations:
- [The #1 Rule Of Negotiation - How To Avoid Giving A Number](https://www.jointaro.com/lesson/4T3wTorG47wPzSqVmAOx/the-1-rule-of-negotiation-how-to-avoid-giving-a-number/)
- [[Case Study] How To Land 18 FAANG+ Offers With Steven Zhang (Airtable, USDR, Tableau)](https://www.jointaro.com/lesson/gGkO4pLeFq1ctRM9tSBF/case-study-how-to-land-18-faang-offers-with-steven-zhang-airtable-usdr-tableau/)
- [3 Quick, Powerful Negotiation Tips](https://www.jointaro.com/lesson/8VeEnbxdbPKsZbTcCFm5/3-quick-powerful-negotiation-tips/)

Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD and Instructor at Minerva Project

Nadav Klein

Master The Art of Successful Negotiations: Unlock Your Full Potential

Messy code: It's a classic sign of a bad software engineer. But here's the problem: How can you tell what's good code and what's bad code?

This is where things often get really hard. Without a good role model, it's difficult for a software engineer to level up their code quality.

This is what this session is meant to help you with. We'll cover:
- Principles to follow to optimize your code quality
- What clean code really is and the misconceptions behind it
- Common patterns that make code messy
- How you can improve your coding ability, either on a team or completely on your own

If you can't wait until the event, here's some excellent resources to help you increase your code quality:
- ["How to Learn/Practice Clean Code, particularly by oneself?"](https://www.jointaro.com/question/6DcTkiS9UJhDkQz1HIAL/how-to-learnpractice-clean-code-particularly-by-oneself/)
- ["How to upskill effectively, especially with the software design aspect?"](https://www.jointaro.com/question/JALOyWIOCo7UXIMLlUz3/how-to-upskill-effectively-especially-with-the-software-design-aspect/)
- [[Masterclass] How To Write Better Code Faster As A Software Engineer](https://www.jointaro.com/lesson/iYpRj8XfyzCSaTYnce3y/masterclass-how-to-write-better-code-faster-as-a-software-engineer/)
- [[Masterclass] How To Do Amazing Code Review](https://www.jointaro.com/lesson/rhRFh49oouaUDhWUvkQb/masterclass-how-to-do-amazing-code-review/)

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