Auto-Rejected and Over It - #NYTechWeek

Tuesday, June 3

7:00pm – 10:00pm

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In a world where resumes are filtered by algorithms and job applications are increasingly automated, it’s never been harder, or more confusing, to stand out. Between AI-generated resumes flooding the system and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) auto-rejecting qualified candidates, job seekers are left feeling frustrated and unseen. Join us for a candid, compassionate panel featuring senior women leaders in tech who review resumes daily. We’ll unpack the current landscape of AI and recruitment, share real talk on what it’s like behind the scenes, and offer practical, up-to-date advice on how to get noticed in a hiring process that’s become more machine than human. Whether you're a Hiring Manager, actively job searching or just trying to future-proof your career, this conversation will leave you with a better understanding of how the system works—and how to navigate it with intention. A look at our speakers: 1. Kaylee Slusser is Head of Product at The League and an interview coach helping aspiring PMs land their first roles and negotiate offers with confidence. At The League, she’s leading a full 0→1 rebuild of the app — rethinking the product from the ground up with a new monetization model and discovery experience. Her background includes Facebook, Amazon, and high-growth startups, where she’s built a reputation for blending creative strategy with operational rigor. A mentor and advocate for women in tech, Kaylee coaches early-career talent on breaking into product and building careers that feel as good as they look. She shares real-time insights on leadership, negotiation, and ambition with a dose of unfiltered honesty. 2. Nya Étienne is a digital strategist, journalist, and "intellectual influencer" empowering young women to pursue careers in media. Nya currently produces social impact campaigns at Vocal Media, drawing from her experience founding Résonner, a freelance studio serving creative entrepreneurs. In 2024, she was selected for HOORAE and Walmart's Digital Development talent incubator. With an engaged community of 30K+ across socials, she shares unfiltered "career teas", insights, and her real-time journey through the creative industry. A storyteller at heart, Nya creates content that bridges the gap between creative ambition and practical career development. 3. Erynn Petersen has three decades in product engineering spanning the early days of the internet, the shift to the cloud, and now the adoption of AI. She focuses on large scale engineering, open source projects, and ensuring that WW technology development is better equipped to withstand disturbances, adapt to changes, and maintain its overall health by drawing a range of engineers into the field from a healthy variety of intellectually rigorous backgrounds.  This event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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