Navigating The Tech Job Market in 2026
Interview Prep and Job Search Strategies.
The event and this topic are open to all, not exclusively for women
The tech job market has changed drastically, but it hasn't closed.
While the search feels harder than it did in 2021, the right strategy can make measurable progress possible.
Join Surabhi as she shares a strategic operating system: a practical framework designed to stay focused and align with the right opportunities at the right time. While the whole job search process takes effort and requires strength to work through, she shares how this process can build us for our day-to-day roles and improve performance, problem-solving skills, and give us an insight into the wider tech market on the flip side.
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What you'll walk away with
🔹Operating systems: A job search framework you can run alongside your day-to-day responsibilities
🔹Progress Metrics: Key metrics to track so you can measure progress and stay focused
🔹Market Intelligence: Understanding which companies are moving fast in their process - and how to have those conversations
🔹Tailored Strategies: Strategies that work differently at different career stages - startup vs big tech
Who this is for
Mid-career Tech professionals actively preparing and seeking opportunities
About the Speaker
Surabhi Boob is an engineer with 8+ years of experience specializing in Systems and Networking Software. As a Co-founder and Advisor at Vahati Association, she is dedicated to STEM empowerment and supporting women in their professional journeys.
About the Host
Rajalakshmi is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of Vahati Association, and an educator passionate about building communities where real connections happen.
About Vahati
Vahati Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building stronger career foundations for women in STEM- at every stage of their journey. Vahati helps women in STEM with growth networking and connecting with leaders and like-minded peers through group mentoring sessions.
Our Mission
Empower women in STEM with the tools, connections, mentors, and support they need to grow on their own terms and with a community that truly gets their world.
Three Pillars of Support at Vahati
Career Advancement: Structured mentorship and increased visibility to drive momentum.
Financial Growth: Building the literacy and confidence needed for long-term security.
Personal Well-Being: Fostering resilience and community support through every season of change.