RPA Presents: Future Fest 2025

Welcome to RPA: Future Fest 2025! Get ready for an exciting day filled with innovation, networking, and learning. Join us at RPA on Friday, May 30, 2025 starting at 9:00 AM for a one-of-a-kind event that will help prepare you to break into the industry and land that first role. From speed networking to resume reviews, this event has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future and be inspired by the possibilities ahead. See you there!

Info: Let’s ditch the robotic intros and get real. In this fast-paced, energy-filled workshop, you’ll learn how to build authentic connections that go beyond the “So… what do you do?” We'll give you smart frameworks and surprising prompts that help you be more present in a conversation—yes, even in a speed networking setup. Expect to walk away with new contacts, real rapport, and a better grasp of how to network like yourself (not a LinkedIn bot).

Bring: curiosity, good vibes, and a willingness to listen as much as you talk.

Info: The résumé isn't dead, but it is evolving—and AI is your new writing buddy. In this hands-on session, you'll use AI tools to upgrade your résumé with impact-driven language, shift the focus from duties to results, and learn how to highlight your story in a way that clicks with recruiters. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing an old version, we’ll help you connect the dots so your résumé works for you, not against you.

Bring: a copy of your current résumé (or a rough draft!), and a device to experiment with tools live.

Info: You don’t need a perfect pitch—you just need a real one. This isn’t about impressing a hiring manager with flashy buzzwords. This is about practicing your story: who you are, what you care about, and what you’re looking for. You’ll test out your elevator pitch in small, supportive groups, get honest feedback, and walk away with more clarity—and a bit more confidence—in how you show up and introduce yourself.

Bring: 2–3 ideas you want people to remember about you. We’ll help you shape the rest.

Info: Curious how to land that first industry role? We got you. This panel features real recruiters and talent pros who’ve helped launch early careers across advertising, media, and design. They'll share what actually matters in your application, what gets noticed (and ignored), and how to build a story that fits where you’re going—even if you don’t have industry connections. Come with questions and leave with a clearer game plan.

Bring: a notebook, a few questions, and your full attention—this one’s packed with gems.

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