Session Plan

Session Goal

Equip trainees with a realistic understanding of the job search process and what is expected beyond technical proficiency. Clarify how HYF can support them, and where its boundaries lie. Set the foundation for professional self-presentation and awareness of the Danish job market structure. It’s an opportunity to explore both the practical and personal sides of the interview process, and to better understand what to expect when applying for roles in tech.

Guide trainees to understand how their CV and LinkedIn & Github profile should work in harmony to present a complete and professional image to recruiters. Provide tools, examples, and hands-on practice in critiquing and improving their online presence.

Session Plan

Mentors will share their own experiences, offering insights, tips, and honest reflections. The session is intentionally designed to be flexible and conversational, allowing space for discussion, curiosity, and shared learning.

We will wrap up with an interactive exercise where trainees present themselves and their technical profile in small groups, practicing how to communicate their skills, experiences, and goals.

Presentation and round-table discussion

On technical interview (preferably lead by 1 or 2 mentors, with the others being able to chime in with their comments and experiences)

• Prepare to walk through a typical technical interview structure

• Think of 1-2 example problems or scenarios you can discuss

• Be ready to explain your thought process and expectations clearly

• Focus on demystifying the experience rather than testing participants

Presentation Exercise

Presentation Exercise: “Pitch Your Developer Self”

Setup: Each trainee has 1-2 minutes to present themselves as if they’re in a real interview intro. What they should include:

• Who they are (brief background)

• What kind of developer they are (front-end/back-end/etc.)

• 1-2 technologies they’re comfortable with

• A project they’ve worked on

• What they’re looking for next

After each pitch, the mentor (or group) can ask one follow-up question - like a mini interview.

Goal: Builds a strong “tell me about yourself” answer and confidence speaking out loud.

Set Expectations Clearly

Be ready to clarify:

• What HYF can support (mentorship, feedback, referrals, skill-building)

• What HYF cannot do (guarantee job placement, write applications for trainees, legal employment advice)