HackerX Chicago
Twenty-plus employers, five minutes each, one Monday night in Chicago.
Chicago, IL
What this event is
HackerX runs a rapid-interview format where developers rotate through employer tables in five-minute rounds. Chicago's fall edition is Monday, September 28 at 7 PM; the venue is emailed to approved applicants. Free for developers who are approved, companies pay to attend.
Roles you will actually see
Who should go
Working engineers with two or more years of experience who want face time with many hiring managers in one evening.
Apply now, because the invite queue closes fast and walk-ins are not a thing. Five minutes means you lead with your stack and your one best result, then ask what they are hiring for. Sponsorship varies by table, so ask directly and move on if the answer is no. Get the recruiter's email before the bell rings and follow up that night.
Show up prepared
- 1Apply for the invite at hackerx.org/apply and confirm the venue email
- 2Write a 30-second pitch: stack, years, one measurable win
- 3Bring 15 printed resumes and a phone-ready GitHub or portfolio link
Sponsorship reality
Sponsorship varies by employer. No organizer publishes sponsorship. Check each employer you plan to meet against H-1B disclosure data before you go, and ask in the first two minutes so neither side wastes the conversation.
Showing up is half of it.
The other half is being first to the roles these employers post, and having something real to show when you get there.
See roles the minute they go live, tailor one resume per employer, and reach the hiring manager directly. Walk into the event as a follow-up, not a stranger.
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