Remote work and virtual events are becoming the new normal. Job searching can also look different these days. So, we need to know how to adapt to the new process. Let’s talk about virtual career events in particular – and how you can make the most of them when exploring your next career move. Career events may sound overwhelming, but they’re so incredibly helpful. You can make connections with employers and learn more about organizations that are attending. My first job in te

We all want to be a success, right? And there are a ton of opportunities out there and ways to do it, but how do we know what path is right for us? How can we gain clarity on what we should be doing in terms of our career and life? Let me tell you something that I’ve discovered about success that has changed my whole approach to life. Success is defined as reaching the goals that you’ve set for yourself. The key is in that definition, you have to clearly set your goals and yo

Thank you, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, for sponsoring this post. Check out awesome opportunities to find a job on their website! We are living in unprecedented times. A lot of industries have turned upside down, people have lost their jobs and human interaction has changed drastically. So how does one find a job these days? And it is possible to find a role that you love, that will be the right career move and one that will fulfill you? I’m not going to lie

Kaylee is a Software Engineer, who loves programming for how logical and yet creative it is at the same time! This reminds me of Ada Lovelace (the first programmer in history), who saw poetry in maths ❤️ Kaylee is passionate about diversity in tech and has started her blog as a way to help other women get into the tech industry. She shares a ton of value in every single post, so make sure you follow this amazing girl and role model! Follow Kaylee on social media and learn abo

Thank you, Vettery, for sponsoring this post on making your next career move! If you’re ready to start looking for your next job, check out Vettery 🙂 How do you know when it’s time to look for your next career move? I will give you a comprehensive list of signs to look out for below! Wondering what kind of job would make you feel successful? Check out this post! But I also want to address the elephant in the room: how daunting this process can seem and present you with a sol

Kellyn is the definition of growth mentality, from getting into tech + developing her career as well as skills to her fitness. This girl lives a very inspiring lifestyle and creates content about it. So if you enjoy being motivated by stories of badass women, you will enjoy following Kellyn’s journey! Follow Kellyn on social media and learn about her story below! Instagram LinkedIn GitHub Website About Kellyn My full name is Kellyn Vianna Duarte, I’m 28 years old, I graduated

Welcome to yet another Tuesday! This is the second issue of Women in Tech Weekly and I can’t wait to share this week’s news and resources with you 🙂 Celebrations ?? Dasani has opened a chapter of Girls Who Code on her college campus! In her own words: “After 3 years of trying to get past school bureaucracy and red tape, I finally managed to open a chapter of girls who code in my school campus. We are almost finished teaching and making cool projects with our first cohort of

Check out awesome career opportunities at Philips! I absolutely love talking to female engineers because not only they are badass as a rule, but they are also super down to earth and give the best advice. These women are defying stereotypes and are thriving in a male-dominated (for now) industry – and every single one of them has their own unique story. I was honoured to ask 4 brilliant female engineers working at Philips in 3 different locations around the world some questio

Check out awesome career opportunities at Philips! If you’ve been following me on Instagram you know that I have recently been to Cambridge, Massachusetts, where I got to visit the Philips office. It was such a cool trip! I got to explore the office, met awesome female engineers, saw the adult playground (i.e. the lab) and learned about the projects they are working on. I’ve already made of vlog about my trip – which you should absolutely watch if you haven’t, I’ll link it be

There’s a clear trend of people changing careers and transitioning into the tech industry. And there’s a huge demand for talent in this area, which is growing every year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2026 we will see 557,100 new jobs in tech. And the demand for female candidates is growing even faster as companies are becoming more aware of the clear bottom-line benefits that diversity brings. Now is the best time to take the leap (Photo by Marten Bjor

I love the conversations we have on Instagram! Remember when I asked you what would you ask a recruiter if you could about job applications in tech? Well, look no further, your questions are about to be answered! I’ve digitally interviewed Georgene, the wonderful CEO and co-founder of Fairygodboss. Fairygodboss is a​ ​marketplace​ ​where professional​ ​women​ ​looking​ ​for​ ​jobs,​ ​career​ ​advice​ ​and​ ​the​ ​inside​ ​scoop on​ ​companies​ ​meet​ ​employers​ ​who​ ​believ

Now let me make a little disclaimer first: I don’t have the hard evidence that starting a blog got me a job at Google, but I have a strong feeling that it helped. And let me tell you why. Let’s break it down: what is Coding Blonde? (or what was it back in 2015 when I started it?) Little pre-eyebrow Mash starting Coding Blonde It was a blog, something that I started out of passion for a cause that I believed in (Women in Tech) and was trying to develop from the ground up. I wa

What is UX design? Why all over the sudden is it so big? And how can you get into the field? As I’m going back to the good old text format, I’ve already made some videos about the subject. So prepare to get bombarded by my absolute must-see videos that will explain what it is, talk about some example, showcase some awesome UX designers and give you resources & next steps if you want to learn more/make a career change. Ready? First of all, what is UX? Here’s an intro and some

I’ve received a lot of messages and questions on how to get an internship or job at Google, so here's what the process looks like.