Women in Advanced Computing (WiAC) Panel
summary
Panelists claim concrete hiring and career moves that work: recruit at women‑focused events like Hackbright and AdaCamp, run internships to grow your own sysadmin, and remove bias by stripping names from applications and rephrasing aggressive job ads. Practical tools include LOPSA mentorship, Toastmasters for public speaking, volunteer Code Club outreach, and sending managers a written checklist (one engineer’s list runs three pages) to prove scope. Flexible schedules, visible advocates across departments, and shared promotion of success produce measurable hires and retention.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction and panel
- 3:55Recruiting and hiring tips
- 9:26Generational management
- 14:05Self-promotion at work
- 19:17Overcoming imposter syndrome
- 27:02Advocacy and visibility
- 36:27Q&A: Career and networking
- 46:42Q&A: Supporting colleagues
- 51:50Q&A: Technical vs management
- 57:12Q&A: Workplace culture
- 1:09:30Q&A: Selecting employers
- 1:14:44Closing thoughts
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