The DotCom bubble burst. The financial crash. The proliferation of broadband and smart phones. The growth of cloud computing. All of these disruptions, whether negative or positive, drastically changed the job of Technologists. We all want to have long, successful careers. But how to do it, when we don’t know what will come next? We are currently in a tough job market, facing down the changes AI will bring. The solution is to build career skills. This workshop will take you through practical exercises to improve your skills in networking and branding. Having a diverse, large network means you always have someone to call when layoffs happen. Having a brand in the larger technical community means someone will always call you. Systemic disruptions can make us feel helpless, but by building up your career skills you will gain the confidence to face them head on.