Whenever you can go to a technical gathering that deals with something you do or are interested in, you should take advantage and go there. These meetings help you to go out and see what the latest ideas and techniques are in the industry, and it allows you to gain notice of people who may be interested in hiring someone like you.
Everyone likes to meet and talk to share ideas at these events. You should not ask for a job or interview because that would be problematic. Instead, have a good resume with you (in a portfolio) and only bring it out if they ask for your resume. This way, they would have a copy for talking with you later should a job come up they thought you were suitable for.
You can still apply to open jobs on their website anytime. And making acquaintances at this type of event always helps people within the company to know you. It always helps to know someone in a company.
Tomorrow we will look at using feedback to refine your job search.
