

Women in Tech, Ask a Recruiter: How to Network | Bernadette Lagman
A free virtual session for women in tech and business.
Just got laid off? Searching for months with no callbacks? You’re not alone.
With AI reshaping hiring, come find out what recruiters actually care about
👩💻 Who This Is For
This event is exclusively for women in tech and business who are looking for their next role, especially those who planned to attend the cancelled Grace Hopper Celebration.
If you’re an ally, stay tuned for future events!
🎤 Meet Your Speaker: Bernadette Lagman
With 10 years of recruiting experience, Bernadette gained insight into what it takes to stand out in today’s job market.
She founded CareerDette: a Recruiting + Career Coaching firm bridging the gap between jobseekers + opportunities.
✨ What You’ll Take Away
How to stay top of mind with recruiters and hiring managers
How to map and activate the network you already have
How to turn conversations into referrals
💬 Bring Your Questions
How do I reach out to a recruiter without it feeling awkward?
What do I say when I ask someone for a referral?
How do I network if I don’t have that many connections?
🚫 Out of Scope: Legal, immigration and financial advice
🗓️ Agenda
9:00 AM: Welcome & Zoom check-in
9:10 AM: Introductions
9:20 AM: Presentation
10:20 AM: Live Q&A
10:40 AM: Closing takeaways
10:45 AM: Live Networking
Come meet other women in the same boat. Job searches are easier when they’re shared!!
Disclaimer & Independence Notice
CareerDette is an independent business and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any current or former employer of Bernadette Lagman. All views and advice are those of CareerDette and do not represent any other organization.
📸 Photography & Media
Photos and videos may be captured for promotional and social media purposes. If you prefer not to appear in published content, please notify a team member upon arrival. We’ll make reasonable efforts to accommodate your preference.
The Photography section still describes an in-person event (“notify a team member upon arrival”). For Zoom, you could swap in the Recording & Media version from earlier.