What to expect
This is a one-hour virtual fireside chat hosted by the Student Community of Interest at the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC). A hiring professional from GuidePoint Security and a recent graduate who joined the company will discuss the job search, how to stand out to employers, and the move from college to career.
NVTC lists these topics:
- What employers look for when hiring students and recent graduates
- Advice on resumes, applications, and interviews
- A recent graduate's firsthand account of landing a first role at GuidePoint Security
- Practical tips for building skills and preparing for interviews
Who should attend
NVTC names three audiences: students seeking internships, students about to graduate, and recent graduates exploring their next career step. Founders are not named as an audience, and this is not startup programming. A founder new to the DMV would mainly get a view of how one employer talks about early-career hiring, which may help if you plan to recruit students or new graduates.
Speakers
- Casey Curran, Higher Education Talent Coordinator, FCEDA, and Chair of the Student Community of Interest (moderator)
- Janice Li, Threat Intelligence Consultant, GuidePoint Security
- Kevin Woods, Director of Learning and Development, GuidePoint Security
How to join online
The session takes place on Zoom on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST. The event pages do not publish a Zoom link or say when it will be sent, so check your registration confirmation.
How to register
Register through NVTC's Glue Up registration page. The event pages we reviewed do not list a price or a registration deadline, so check for any cost during registration.