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MS in Engineering (CMU) and MS in Computer Science
(UPenn)
Software Engineer -> Software Engineering Manager
MicroStrategy, M.I.T., QPass, etc.
Stay-at-home mom
Returned to work - Recruiting for SF Bay Area tech
companies
Startup founder - Jobfully.com (web-based job search
software) and Geekology.biz (technical recruiting training)
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Self-check:
Hard problems – You need to love solving puzzles
Engineering – You need to love building stuff
Analytical thinking – You need to be logical and complete
Attention to detail – You need to be thorough and
disciplined
Fast changing – You need to love learning new things
Team effort – You need to communicate
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Employer-check:
Everything on the “self-check” list
Technical chops
“Culture fit”
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Job Leads
Personal Marketing
(turning point)
Phone or in-person screen
Loop interviews
(turning point)
Offer negotiation
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No more “repeatable” success formula:
-> Less predictable results
Others are skeptical, especially decision makers:
Bigger imagination gap = Bigger business risks
Need to build more trust:
-> It takes more effort and time
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Get your story straight
Have realistic expectation
Thorough research
Don’t take too big a step
Set milestones and goals
Have a clear target
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Identify and close gap
Hard skills:
Training or certification programs (e.g. Code Fellows)
Self learning (e.g. CS classes on Coursera)
Real-world experience: internship, freelance, volunteer, etc.
Network, network, network:
People in your target role
People in your target companies
People in your target industry
People who made similar transitions
Mentors or coaches© Geekology.biz (Jobfully, LLC) 2013
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How to reach me –
(425) 247-0999
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