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Whether you're new to Power BI or an experienced Power BI practitioner, preparing for job interviews and submitting applications can be a daunting process. Join us on February 22nd, when Power BI DC will host a panel discussion covering how to market yourself to roles in the DC area. Panelists will share insights from their experiences as hiring managers and experienced interviewees to help demystify the process and help you put your best foot forward. You will hear from:

John Kerski, Director of Microsoft Solutions at Client First Technologies Lenore Flower, Senior BI Analyst at Caf2Code Kaya Giwa, Senior Technical Recruiter at Excella Leslie Welch, Principal Fellow of AI & Analytics at Excella

This session will be primarily in person, but we are piloting livestreaming the session (https://excella.zoom.us/j/92863736517?pwd=MGtBaXRtVHdGQXJWTFp5MDd4V2RNQT09) for individuals who cannot attend in person. Please do come in person if you are available to do so! It's a lot less fun to present to an empty room.

So we don't waste food: Please indicate whether you plan to attend in person or remotely when you RSVP :)

5:30 PM: Dinner & networking

6:00 PM: Talk

7:00 (or when talk ends) Open space to get help from other developers

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