The first 17 Tech Career Expo participating companies have been announced. Attendees will  be able to engage with a range of dynamic companies focused on taking business and technology to the next level. Jobseekers will find everything from well-funded, early-stage startups to late-stage startups, established firms and public companies.

The first round of announced companies includes: Microsoft, Lookout Mobile Security, Saleforce.com, Activision / Beachead Studios, Ask.com, Box, Groupon, Storm8, Justin.tv / TwitchTV, StumbleUpon, Luna Data Solutions, Reddwerks Corporation, Dice.com, The Creative Group, Robert Half Technology, Indigo Solutions and Machine Zone.

Reddwerks Corporation recently presented iPads to the company’s top five recruited candidates from Tech Career Expo @ SXSW. The company launched its popular iPad giveaway campaign in conjunction with the inaugural event, which drew 71 companies and 2,300 attendees.

“The first Tech Career Expo @ SXSW was a great opportunity to brand our company and make people aware of not only our business, but the kind of employees we have and are looking to hire,” says Jordan Aguirre, talent acquisition manager at Reddwerks Corporation. “Attendees had great energy and interest in our company, and we had traffic consistently. Giving away five new iPads helped of course, but we definitely met the people we wanted to, got our name out there, and had a good time ‘werking’!”

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The first Tech Career Expo @ SXSW Interactive took place March 9-10, 2012 at the Austin Music Hall. Open free (no badge required) to the more than 20,000 SXSW Interactive attendees and non-attendees alike, this official SXSW event showcased the best tech jobs and career opportunities from across the technology and interactive media industry.

Not your normal career fair, Tech Career Expo is an unmatched opportunity for employers and talented professionals from across the nation and around the world to meet and network in one central location at SXSW. Positions range from development, design and engineering to management, marketing and sales.

71 companies showcased more than 2,000 fantastic career opportunities.
Download the program (5.4mb pdf)

Dice Blog Network Covers Tech Career Expo interviewing companies and candidates about their experiences:

Thanks to the more than 2,300 people that braved the rain and joined us at this year’s Tech Career Expo @ SXSW.  For those of you who missed it view the 1st floor and 2nd floor walkthroughs below:

With only 9 days remaining we offer the following attendee tips. We look forward to seeing you at the Austin Music Hall on March 9-10.  Not your normal career fair, Tech Career Expo @ SXSW is uniquely SXSW in flavor – from the location – the Austin Music Hall – to our style and presentation. Casual but professional are key elements here.

With this in mind we offer a top 10 Tech Career Expo @ SXSW attendee tips:

1. Location and Hours
2. Travel Details (Bus, Car Parking, Walking, Etc…)
3. 66 Exhibiting Companies
4. Career Advancement Sessions
5. How to Dress for TCE @ SXSW
6. Connecting with Employers: Your Contact Information
7. Friday Night App Hackathon (same location) @ 7pm
8. Saturday Happy Hour @ 5pm
9  Tell a Friend, Come with a Friend
10. Have Fun

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Career advancement these days takes more than landing a new job. That’s why Tech Career Expo @ SXSW is presenting rapid-fire Career Strategy Sessions on the state of the tech job market. Join us on the 2nd floor of the Austin Music Hall for intelligence on the following topics and more:

• Current salary benchmarks
• Career strategies
• Most sought-after positions
• Secrets from recruiters
• And more….

You’ll leave with a better sense of your worth and new-found insight on how to effectively navigate your career. Full schedule below.

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The Tech Career Expo takes place at the Austin Music Hall.  SXSW Interactive takes place at 14 difference campuses but a good majority of it is at the Convention Center. It is an easy walk from the convention center to the music hall but you can also rest your feet and take our luxury, Tech Career Expo SXSW Shuttle bus. The Tech Career Expo SXSW Shuttle stop is at the corner of San Jacinto Blvd and 4th Street (one block west of the Convention Center – near the Residence Inn by Marriott). The bus runs continuously, picking up every 30 minutes, starting at 11am on Friday and 12pm on Saturday. The shuttle runs from 11am to 5pm on Friday and 12pm to 5pm on Saturday.

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Few can say they found a job at the same place where Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, BB King and Willie Nelson all brought down the house. But this is SXSW, and where one would normally expect to find talent on stage at the iconic Austin Music Hall, this talent show is about you and your future. And it’s looking pretty bright, if you’re on the tech industry’s cutting edge.

60 companies (and beer) are now on tap, with an eye on SXSW’s international talent pool at the first Tech Career Expo @ SXSW. Open to SXSW attendees and non-attendees alike, the event is a can’t-miss, come-as-you-are affair, even if you’re not in the market for a job.

So what does great talent look like? Just ask Aviv Wecler, recruiting lead at online marketing solutions provider Yodle. “We look for engineers who truly understand what it takes to build great software and want to solve challenging business problems with cutting-edge technology,” says Wecler. “Top engineers are customer focused, take pride in what they do and are energized to make a significant impact on Yodle and our industry. The ability to juggle more than three objects at a time while dodging Nerf bullets comes in handy too.”

Volunteer Coordinator for Tech Career Expo is accepting applications for a limited number of hard-working, knowledgeable, enthusiastic people who are interested in serving as members of the support team.  Are you up to the challenge?  If so read more.