Attaining Successful Careers in Tech: Voices from The Field
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Panel gives concrete career moves: put your name in for any role you’re remotely qualified for, learn technical skills by shadowing or taking early-morning courses, and gather advocates who will speak for you in meetings. Address microaggressions with polite one-on-one follow-ups, mentor and sponsor others, and pick jobs for cultural fit. Outcomes cited include leading 300+ engineers, filing 30+ patents, and converting nontechnical backgrounds into senior tech roles—proof that this approach works. build a tribe
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Welcome and introduction
- 3:49Challenges women face in tech
- 14:27Career resilience and mentorship
- 27:08Authenticity and self-advocacy
- 39:37Q&A on tech career success
- 46:35Cultural differences in tech leadership
- 50:04Closing remarks and thanks
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