The document discusses 5 career hacks for women in technology: 1) Act like an open API by sharing your expertise, 2) Be intentional about social media influence, 3) Show your soft side to win difficult sales, 4) Treat assignments as opportunities rather than just checking tasks off a list, and 5) Develop lifelong relationships by networking extensively. Studies show women need more opportunities for growth, exposure, and stretch assignments to advance their careers. The document advocates relationship-building, engagement on social media, and sharing knowledge as keys to career success in technology fields.
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Here’s what happens when women are in
positions of leadership
http://www.illuminate.com/perspectives/
35%higher return on
equity
34%better return to
shareholders
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Mind the Gap: Women
Entrepreneurs
http://www.illuminate.com/perspectives/
15%
more profitable
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40%
less likely to
get funded
6%
Women
VCs
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Old School
New School
Career Hacks
Knowledge is power
Act like an open API
Social is for kids
Be intentional about social influence
It’s just about business
To win the hard sale, show soft side
Wing it
Homework is not a MOOC point
Transactional relationships
Lifelong relationships - breakaway play
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70%
of jobs are found
through networking
Networking Other
Source: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2014/07/15/how-to-stay-
positive-with-your-job-search/
Your next job isn’t going to come from a resume drop
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Soft side checklist:
Drive curriculum/skills to be
Collaborative
Focus on the value – Design, UI, 3D, IOT
Show personal interest and act on it
without expecting return
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Source: IBM Smarter Workforce Institute Career Progression Survey 2014
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2014 IBM Smarter Workforce study: “Meaty Assignments”
is #1 way to rise in the ranks
Politics
7%
Personal
Attributes
17%
Other
Attributes
17%
Peer
Collaboration
17%
Meaty
Assignment;
skills
42%
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Study: Advancing Women at IBM
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5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Offer the right opportunity
with visibility
Build your network Women need more
stretch opportunities,
growth and exposureSource: Advancing Women at IBM
2012-2013 Executive Research Study
Recommendations for increasing visibility in the workplace
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Career Hacks
Act like an open API
Be intentional about social influence
To win the hard sale, show soft side
Homework is not a MOOC point
Lifelong relationships - breakaway play
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Next steps!
1. Follow me on Twitter: @Sandy_Carter
2. Subscribe to my blog:
SocialBusinessSandy.com
3. Download e-book: Geek Girls are Chic
4. Join women’s developer community:
developer.com/connect/women
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