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     <li class="uppercase"><a href="/connect">Connect</a></li>
     <li class="uppercase"><a href="/volunteer">Volunteer</a></li>
     <li class="uppercase"><a href="/faqs">FAQs</a></li>
+    <li class="uppercase"><a href="/ngs">New Grad Services</a></li>
     <li class="uppercase"><a href="https://turing.edu/donate">Donate</a></li>
   </ul>
 </nav>

index.html

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   <a class="btn btn-dark" href="/connect">Events & Resources</a>
   <a class="btn btn-dark" href="/volunteer">Volunteer Opportunities</a>
   <a class="btn btn-dark" href="/faqs">FAQs</a>
+  <a class="btn btn-dark" href="/ngs">New Grad Services</a>
 </section>
 
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ngs/30_day_reset.md

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+---
+layout: page
+title: Week 4
+subheading: Are You Getting Worried? Don’t Be
+---
+
+
+### Goals for session:
+* Reassurance as we hit the 30 day post-graduation mark
+* Injection of motivation and momentum
+* Next level search strategies
+
+### Session flow:
+* Stand up - current status of search (wins only)
+* Reviewing the data (time to hire, length of interview process)
+* Real talk about the job search
+    * It sucks
+    * There’s only so much of it you can control (but the parts you do control are vital)
+        * Chart out spheres of influence/locus of control
+* You can do it memes
+
+### Turn & Talk
+* What’s been the biggest hurdle so far?
+
+### What should I be doing?
+* Applying
+* Coding
+* Meetups
+* Coffee Meetings
+* Research
+* [How to Stay Positive When Your Job Search is Dragging You Down](https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-stay-positive-when-your-job-search-is-dragging-you-down)
+
+
+### What else can I do?
+* Blog posts - [Turing Medium](https://medium.com/turingschool/learning-new-languages-8ad5e5ed264d)
+* Update your Read Me
+    * [Exemplar Example #1](https://github.com/OphDub/espeak2)
+    * [Exemplar Example #2](https://github.com/patrickmc21/fullSend)
+* Keep Committing
+* Open Source Projects
+    * Code for Denver
+* Help students
+* Mentorship
+* Hanging out on campus
+
+### Work Time
+ * Incorporate new items into your schedule.
+ * Create to-do list and goals for the week
+ * Check in with CD team

ngs/accountability_group_DTR.md

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+---
+layout: page
+title: Accountability Group DTR
+---
+
+### Directions
+Use this template to create your DTR with your job seeker accountability groups. Copy/past the template into a gist for your group to send to your Career Dev team adviser.
+
+### Template
+
+Group Members:
+
+Schedule for weekly meetings and regular Stand Ups (must have 1 weekly meeting and at least 2 Stand Ups a week):
+*Be prepared to come up with 2-3 different times in case groups overlap so that your adviser can meet with all groups.*
+
+#### Technical Section
+* What do we want to work on together for technical practice? Suggestions: group code challenges/project work/code reviews
+* How we will hold each other accountable to this technical work:
+
+#### Strengths & Supports
+* Group member strengths for supporting each other in the job search (what can we each help our group with?):
+
+* What does everyone need in terms of self-care and support:
+  * Systems, people, activities for physical health support:
+  * How we will hold each other accountable to using these supports:
+
+#### Meeting Structure
+* Group meeting structures (what will we work on/discuss during group meetings?):
+*Suggestions: Finding jobs/companies, working on cover letters, finding company contacts, creating messages, finding contact info, etc.*
+
+* How we will hold each other accountable to following through on action steps:
+
+* How we will communicate if someone needs to miss a meeting:
+
+* Stand Up discussions (what specific questions will we use in our Stand Ups twice a week?):
+  * Stand Up #1:
+  * Stand Up #2:
+
+#### Agenda for meeting #1 *(this should happen during the intermission week after graduation)*:
+* Create a calendar. Each group member should create a schedule for when they will be doing the following activities each day:
+  * Coding/technical work
+  * Company research
+  * Outreach emails/respond to emails
+  * Coffee meetings/phone calls
+  * Meetups
+  * Applications (cover letters, resume)
+  * Wellness activities and other life stuff
+  * Group meetings and stand ups
+* Meeting topics:
+* Action steps for each group member:
+* Additional agenda items:

ngs/ats_async.md

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+---
+layout: page
+title: ATS Refresh
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+

ngs/beyond_mod5.md

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+---
+layout: page
+title: Week 5
+subheading: Beyond Module 5
+---
+
+### Goals for session:
+* Give seekers a plan of action for the next 30-60 days
+* Honest assessment of seeker status
+* Reiteration of best practices/pitfalls
+
+### Session flow:
+* Stand up - current status of search
+* Whole room chat - what have been the most successful things in the search so far
+
+### Groups Time
+Divide up into groups based on current lead health
+   * No leads
+   * Some leads/interviews
+   * Interviews, etc.
+* Create new 30 day plan based on group status
+   * What worked about your previous plan?
+   * What didn’t?
+   * Where were your hurdles in the last 6 weeks - how to combat them
+
+### Work Time
+* Continue working on 30 day plan
+* Create to do list and goals for the week
+* Check in with CD team
+
+### Close Out (in #module-5)
+* Share 1 thing you’re excited to start working on based on this session
+* Share a time you’d like to sit down with other job seekers and work together
+* Say something to encourage your fellow seekers

ngs/cover_letter_workshop.md

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+---
+layout: page
+title: Cover Letter Workshop
+---
+
+Pre-work: Participants should come to this session with a job posting to apply to or a cover letter they've been working on.
+
+[Slides for this Session](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gr5kqncOEohAaWbbPQ1Oq4AMBH60JKKiWZtQU3qBk5U/edit?usp=sharing)
+
+### Session Structure
+
+Timeline: 2 hours
+
+* Objectives/Opening Discussion (6 mins)
+* Reviewing Cover Letters (15 mins)
+* We Do (20 mins)
+* Workshop: You Do (20 mins)
+* Round of feedback (40 mins)
+* Revision time/Send in the applications (10 mins)
+* Debrief/Q & A (5-10 mins)
+
+### Opening & Objectives
+In this session, participants will be able to:
+
+* Understand what should (and should not) go in a cover letter
+* Practice writing cover letters
+* Give and receive feedback on cover letters
+* Implement changes and new learnings into a cover letter draft in order to submit it
+
+### Do's & Don't's of a Cover Letter
+**Opening questions:** Why do we write cover letters? What is the purpose? What should it include?
+
+Discuss the answers to these questions for 5 minutes
+
+#### Keep these things in mind:
+
+* Keep your cover letters to 1 page. 2-3 paragraphs is standard.
+* Here are some suggested ways to structure the letter:
+  * Paragraph #1: Introduce yourself -- *briefly.*
+      * Explain why you are applying for the position and include some research into the company
+      * Give a brief version of your professional story; why does this company and this position specifically fit into your next step in your career?
+      * Consider including a **hook** to connect to the reader and give a sense of your personality
+      * If you have any connection at the company, mention them here
+  * Paragraph #2: Highlight your skills specific to the job posting
+      * This is *not* a rehashing of your resume. Rather, what do you want the reader to notice about your resume? What extra detail can you provide here?
+      * Go more in-depth about a certain project or discuss an example of how you've done similar work to what the company is looking for
+  * Paragraph #3: Connect the first two paragraphs by talking about how you are the best fit to build *value* for the company
+      * This letter is about helping the company see how you uniquely will help them meet their goals. Paint that picture for them. Emphasize how you will not only flourish in this role but you also have the drive and ability to keep growing professionally, take on more responsibility, and benefit the company in ways beyond the initial position for which you're applying.
+      * How can you apply your background and skills to make great experiences for the company's users/customers? What can you leave them with that will make them want to contact you?
+      * Include information about your availability for interviews and/or references if applicable
+
+That being said, this template is more like an outline to keep in mind when structuring your thoughts. **The most important thing is that the cover letter has your unique voice and does not come across like a generic copy.** Furthermore, the cover letter should be a good balance between assertively selling yourself and keeping the company and its goals at the forefront.
+
+### We Do
+As a whole group, we'll find a job posting and write a cover letter together. We'll discuss:
+
+* What do we notice in the job description that stands out to us?
+* What can we pull out to discuss in the cover letter?
+* What research should we do?
+* How can we use our professional story here?
+
+Facilitator: Go around the group and ask multiple students what they would focus on in terms of their professional stories and projects that they've worked on for this particular position.
+
+If there's time, look at another posting and repeat.
+
+#### Optional: Review a participant's cover letter as Whole Group
+If participants have brought cover letters with them, ask for one of them to read theirs aloud to the group and/or display it for the group to discuss using these questions:
+
+* Do we know what position is being applied for?
+* What do we know about this person as an individual? As a programmer?
+* How do we know they’re qualified for this position?
+* What connections have they made to the company?
+
+### Workshop Time
+Participants write a cover letter for the job posting that they brought with them to the session or continue refining a cover letter they've brought.  
+
+### Round of Feedback
+Each participant will get 5 minutes to spend on their cover letter to get feedback from the group. Feedback should be **specific, actionable, and kind** and include both **appreciation and coaching.**
+
+For larger groups, participants can be broken up into multiple smaller groups, with a max of 8 people per group.
+
+### Revision Time
+Use the next 10 minutes to revise your cover letter according to feedback you received and then send in your application.
+
+### Closing
+Debrief as a whole group:
+
+* What are you taking away from today's session?

ngs/index.md

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+---
+layout: page
+title: New Graduate Services
+subheading: Job Seeker Support for Alumni in First Job Search
+---
+
+Graduating from Turing is a huge accomplishment! However, your Turing journey isn't complete until you secure your first technical job, and the Career Development team is here to continue to support you!
+
+## Calendar
+The New Graduate Services Events Calendar provides information for upcoming group check-ins, guest speakers, and any additional events for job seekers. If you have questions or need further information, please feel free to contact members of the Career Dev team.
+
+<iframe src="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=casimircreative.com_1ljkgo2l95s8f2p1jpi6shq678%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FDenver&amp;mode=week" style="border: 0" width="800" height="600" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>
+
+### Job Search Coaching: What you can expect from us
+
+Career development and job search support is included in Turing tuition, but beyond that, we do not fulfill our mission without supporting every graduate to find a fulfilling technical job. This means that we will not only provide you with ongoing customized support but we will also refer you to positions that are aligned with your interests and skills. 
+
+### You'll work with Lex Stewart (@lex on Slack), the Career Specialist overseeing New Graduate Services. 
+
+## Job Seeker Expectations: What we expect from you
+We are going to provide as much support as you need, but this is a partnership with every job seeker -- you are expected to participate in this mentorship until you secure your first technical job.
+
+What does this mean? 
+* Attend small group meetings and/or setting up 1:1 coaching session with your Career Specialist
+* Respond to messages from your Career Specialist in a timely manner
+* Engage with feedback from your Career Specialist and other job seekers
+* Complete surveys and deliverables established in the New Graduate Services Slack Channel, small group, or larger group sessions
+* Follow up on agreed upon action steps with your Career Specialist
+* Communicate any challenges or other circumstances that are affecting your job search
+
+It's important for us to know what's going on with you in regards to your job search, and regular communication will be key. We can't help you if we don't hear from you! 
+
+## Group Coaching: What it looks like
+Each week, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a variety of group activities. The most up-to-date information will be posted in the #module-5 channel on Slack, but here are some potential topics of discussion:
+
+* Networking strategies
+* Resume or cover letter review workshops
+* Interview strategies
+* Dealing with rejection
+* Time management & scheduling
+* Group working sessions to build accountability
+
+## Resources to Help You with Your Job Search
+
+### Sending out a bunch of applications but not hearing anything back? 
+[Check out these Applicant Tracking System Tips!](https://www.jobscan.co/applicant-tracking-systems) and get insights on your resume by scanning it through [Jobscan.co](jobscan.co)
+
+### Having trouble refining your cover letter? 
+Refer to these Turing Professional Development Resources on cover letters [here](https://careerdev.turing.edu/resources/cover_letter_resources)
+
+### Receive an offer? 
+Message Lex (@lex) and Allison Reu Singer (@allison_reu_singer) on Slack to let them know! The Turing Career Dev Team is happy to help you navigate the offer and negotiations process. 
+You can also check out [these resources on negotiations](https://careerdev.turing.edu/resources/negotiations)
+
+## You can schedule one-on-one coaching sessions with the New Graduate Services Career Specialist, Lex Stewart (@lex on Slack), using the link in their Slack bio.
+

ngs/mentoring_doesnt_exist.md

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+---
+title: Mentoring Doesn't Exist
+layout: page
+---
+
+Today let's explore the topic of growth over your first six months in your job.
+
+## The Interview
+
+* They're scared of you, you're scared of them
+* Mitigating risk
+* Trigger words/phrases: mentoring, pairing, work/life balance, leave, TDD
+* Care about those topics, but try to avoid being first
+* If you "need" things they don't have you're poking their insecurities
+* Ask questions about growth like:
+  * How do developers on the team get better at their job?
+  * How do technical people learn to be good managers?
+  * Why did the last three developers leave the team?
+
+### Quick Practice
+
+* Look back at your last two cover letters. Did they possible trigger any insecurities of the employer?
+* Write down three additional questions you could ask to learn about a company's culture of growth/learning
+
+## The First Month
+
+* You're not yet that valuable
+* You don't *deserve* anything
+* You want to break the stereotypes
+* "Mentoring" is a nice idea and almost impossible in practice
+* Be *smart* about asking questions:
+  * Please don't ever say "it doesn't work"
+  * 1) What were you trying to do?
+  * 2) What were you expecting to happen?
+  * 3) What happened instead?
+  * 4) What have you attempted/read to find a solution?
+* Time is your friend -- if you use it well
+* Timeshifting: Boomerang, revising commits, etc
+* Build impressions + results in equal weight
+* Be the first follower
+* First in, but with caution
+
+### Quick Practice
+
+* Joey, get a calendar for god's sake.
+* You should get in the habit of tracking and critiquing how your time is spent. Signup *now* for a time-tracking tool [like Harvest](https://www.getharvest.com/)
+* What routines are you following *now*? This is your *discipline*. Break out your calendar and timebox the rest of this week and all of next week. When will you wake up? Exercise? Do outreach? Technical practice? It's ok to change the plan later, but having no plan is a shit plan.
+
+## Six Month Arc
+
+* No one will build a plan for you
+* *IF YOU DON'T MAKE A PLAN YOU WON'T GET FAR*
+* Start at the end
+* Map backwards to the starting point
+* Share it with your supervisor, invite them to participate
+* Share it with your peers and invite them to join
+* Build a portfolio of progress
+  * Individual Work/Learning
+  * Team Work/Learning
+  * Professional Skills
+  * Feedback & Community
+* The power of anecdotal records
+* Tracking progress forces *you* to confront your own growth
+* The best way to attack imposter syndrome, lack of confidence, etc
+* Your records are your leverage for future negotiating
+
+### Quick Practice
+
+* Look back at your Mod1 portfolio at Turing. Remember that young whippersnapper all full of energy and vigor? What does that portfolio tell you about what's possible in a few weeks of high effort?
+* Tomorrow the offer arrives for your dream job. You start on the first of next month, hooray! Where will you be six months later. What specific skills will you be better at? What will you understand or be able to do? What will you have achieved?