2026-04-25 –, Track 2
Are you looking for a new role and unsure how to job hunt in 2026?
Jason Blanchard has helped thousands rethink how they approach job hunting, with more than 300 people reporting they landed new roles using his methodology. This presentation is packed with live demos and practical advice on finding roles you actually want to apply for, refining your resume to highlight your experience, skills, and education, identifying where to apply, and finding internal advocates to help shepherd your resume to the right people. You’ll also learn how to track your search without losing your mind and how to manage the emotional side of job hunting. Learn to job hunt like a hacker.
Jason Blanchard has been happily adopted into the hacker community at Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) since 2019, despite “working in marketing.” He’s held a variety of dream jobs, including teaching filmmaking, owning the world’s most famous comic book store, and supporting infosec community efforts at SANS. At BHIS, he’s often called the “Director of Excitement,” though his formal title is Content and Community Director. In his day-to-day work of “sucking at capitalism,” Jason focuses on helping others, sharing knowledge, and giving away lots of free stuff. Outside of work, he spends time with his wife and daughter and hosts workshops to help people find jobs through, "Job Hunt Like a Hacker."