Resume + Portfolio Power Hour with Jill Rose, Expert Technical Recruiter
Ready to make your resume really work for you? Join Upstate Women in Software Engineering (UpWiSE) for an interactive career session with expert tech recruiter Jill Rose, president of Perceptive Recruiting here in Greenville, SC. She’s reviewed hundreds (if not more) of resumes for roles across the tech industry and knows what works.
Together, we’ll explore how to make your resume stand out, optimize your online profiles, and showcase your projects through a polished portfolio. Jill will share insider tips from a recruiter’s perspective—what catches attention, what to skip, and how to tailor your story for the roles you want next.
UpWiSE membership is not required to attend.
📝 What to Bring:
Two printed copies of your resume—one for marking up and taking notes, and another for peer feedback.
Your laptop or tablet (optional) if you’d like to reference your LinkedIn or portfolio.
💡 When & Where:
Wednesday, November 5 | 12 – 1 p.m.
OpenWorks (Greenville, SC)
Whether you’re just entering tech or leveling up your career, this session is a chance to refine your materials, connect with peers, and leave with actionable feedback you can use right away.
Let’s get those resumes recruiter-ready. 💪
Directions (more details)
Downtown Greenville, SC
101 North Main Street (the former Bank of America building, now Canal)
Enter the Richardson Street Parking Garage. Drive up to the 3rd floor, then follow the "Out" sign to stay on the 3rd floor. There is an entrance door on the 3rd floor of the deck, between the yellow "3" signs. Park near the door and ring the doorbell.
Parking rates apply on weekday evenings.Or, enter the lobby on the Main Street side, via ONE Plaza and take the elevator to the 3rd floor. Mention OpenWorks, on the 3rd floor, if the security folks ask where you're headed.