Job Help
Spring 2026
Jan 26, 2026
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May 1, 2026
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Job Help Lecture 1 (Overview)
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Registration Deadlines
Jan 21, 2026
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Erdős participants seeking employment within the next year. Whether it's an internship, part-time, or full-time role, or you are looking to advance your career.
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Category
Launch, Workshops, Interview Practice/Study Groups, Job Resources, Career Advisors
Overview
Workshops, study groups, resources and 1-on-1 assistance with putting together your application materials, submitting your resume, prepping for interviews, connecting with alumni/employers, and navigating your job offers.
During the first half of the cohort, there are six Job Help lectures that are common to all Launch bootcamps. The recordings / slides will be found on this page. During the second half of the cohort, each Launch bootcamp will be focused on technical interview preparation. The details about study materials and schedules will be on the course page for each Launch bootcamp.
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Organizers, Instructors, and Advisors
Amanda Perrin
Head of Industry Placement
Office Hours:
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Registrants may schedule 1-on-1 advanced coaching on navigating conversations, offers and negotiating salaries at https://calendly.com/industryplacement_amanda
Jared Melendez
Career Development Advisor
Office Hours:
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Preferred Contact:
Schedule a 1-on-1 resume review or coaching session at https://calendly.com/erdosinstitute_jared/industryplacement
Jazmin Lesane
Career Development Advisor
Office Hours:
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Email:
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Registrants may schedule a 1-on-1 resume review or coaching session at https://calendly.com/erdosinstitute_jazmin/industryplacement
Suzanne Kovacs
Head of People & Sustainability
Office Hours:
By Appointment Only
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Preferred Contact:
Participants may reach out to me via email
Quixote Vassilakis
Career Development Advisor
Office Hours:
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Email:
Preferred Contact:
Registrants may schedule a 1-on-1 resume review or coaching session at https://calendly.com/erdosinstitute_quixote/industryplacement
Donnie Seidle
Head of Partnerships
Office Hours:
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Email:
Preferred Contact:
Slack
Schedule a 1-on-1 resume review or coaching session at https://calendly.com/erdosinstitute_donnie/industryplacement
Lindsay Warrenburg
Associate Director of Erdős
Office Hours:
As needed
Email:
Preferred Contact:
Slack
Participants should feel free to Slack me with any questions or comments!
Objectives
To help you be prepared to apply, interview, negotiate, and accept job offers.
First Steps/Prerequisites
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Program Content
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Textbook/Notes
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Building a Strong LinkedIn Profile
Short Video (Length = 6:47)
Jazmin discusses how to craft a solid LinkedIn profile and what areas to enhance for recruiters.
Elevator Pitch & Etiquette
Short Video (Length = 7:13)
Jared lays out what to say when sharing your elevator pitch with anyone, and provides examples of what it may look like for you. He also address etiquette while navigating this process.
Application Strategies
Short Video (Length = 6:58)
Quixote addresses key factors to fine-tune before you start applying to companies.
Networking (Cold Outreach)
Short Video (Length = 7:32)
Quixote shares how to conduct outreach efforts to help you odds of getting referrals to maximize your odds of securing multiple interviews.
Project/Homework Instructions
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Schedule
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Orientation & Setup Week: Jan 26 - 30, 2026
Phase 1 - Instruction and Project Completion: Feb 02 - Mar 20, 2026
Project Review & Judging: Mar 23 - Mar 26, 2026
Phase 2 - Intense Interview Prep & Career Connections for Certificate Holders: Mar 27 - May 1, 2026
Job Help Lecture 1 (Overview)
Jan 28, 2026 at 05:00 PM UTC
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Job Help Lecture 4
Feb 18, 2026 at 05:00 PM UTC
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Job Help Lecture 7
Mar 11, 2026 at 04:00 PM UTC
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Job Help "Office Hour"
Apr 8, 2026 at 04:00 PM UTC
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Job Help "Office Hour"
Apr 29, 2026 at 04:00 PM UTC
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Job Help Lecture 2
Feb 4, 2026 at 05:00 PM UTC
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Job Help Lecture 5
Feb 25, 2026 at 05:00 PM UTC
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Job Help Lecture 8
Mar 18, 2026 at 04:00 PM UTC
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Job Help "Office Hour"
Apr 15, 2026 at 04:00 PM UTC
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Job Help Lecture 3
Feb 11, 2026 at 05:00 PM UTC
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Job Help Lecture 6
Mar 4, 2026 at 05:00 PM UTC
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Job Help "Office Hour"
Apr 1, 2026 at 04:00 PM UTC
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Job Help "Office Hour"
Apr 22, 2026 at 04:00 PM UTC
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Project/Homework Deadlines
Jan 30, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Update your job goals and baseline information on "My Profile"
Help us, help you
Feb 6, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Upload a One-Page General Resume to your Erdős Profile
Interview Prep
Feb 12, 2026
04:59 AM UTC
Last day to defer enrollment to a future cohort
Contact Amalya Lehmann (amalya@erdosinstitute.org) if you would like to unenroll from this cohort and defer to a future cohort.
Feb 20, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Connect with your Career Advisor, Donnie, Roman & Amanda on LinkedIn
Networking Assistance
Mar 6, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Complete Step 3 in your Erdős Profile
Review Partner Companies & Complete Target Companies by following instructions
Mar 13, 2026
09:00 PM UTC
Develop your Elevator Pitch & Record as Mini-Bio/Profile Statement in your Erdos Profile
Interview Prep
Mar 20, 2026
09:00 PM UTC
Record yourself answering 10 Behavioral Interview Questions
Implement the strategies taught by the career advisors.
May 1, 2026
09:00 PM UTC
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