So, you’ve an interview for your dream job lined up. How do you even begin to prep? We’ve got you covered. In short — do your homework and be authentic. For more details, read our recap here or check out the full session on YouTube.

Big thanks to our panelists — Margaret Poteat (Director of Advisory Services at KPMG) and Maggie Falter (Technical Sourcer, HBO Max & CNN Digital at WarnerMedia) for participating. And thank you also to our very own Director of Alumni Programs, Emily Moss, for moderating. And, of course, thank YOU for joining!

First things first: what is the difference between a traditional interview and a technical interview? What should candidates expect at each stage of the interview? …

So you have a CompSci degree. Now what? What kind of roles are available to you? What exactly should you type into that LinkedIn search bar? What sorts of other experiences do you need? Well, that’s exactly what we talked about in our latest GWC Talks. Check out our recap below, or do yourself one better — and watch the full session here.

Big thanks to our panelists — Linda Tennille (GPS Experienced Hire Recruiting at Deloitte) and Natasha Valani (Vice President, Human Resources at FOX) for participating. Thank you also to Keona Campbell, Recruiter, University and Diversity Programs at Xandr for moderating! …

It’s official — career fairs are going virtual. And, to be honest, we kind of like them better than IRL fairs. At least, that’s after we talked to the panelists for this week’s GWC Talks session. Suddenly, meeting a potential employer on Zoom doesn’t seem so daunting. If you missed this week’s session, no worries. That’s what this handy recap is for. You can also watch the full session here.

Big thanks to our panelists — Keisha James (Vice President, Enterprise Platforms & Digital Operations at GE Renewable Energy), Jill Gibson, (Senior Director, Global Talent Programs at Walmart), and Magaly Soto-Arce (Manager, Global Product Group Engineering- Track and Excel Programs at General Motors). …

First things first, shoutout to our sisterhood — because over 1,000 of you joined this week’s GWC Talks session! We learned how to craft the perfect tech resume, and had so much fun with our panelists (and you in the comments!) while doing it.

Big thanks to our panelists — Jazmine Harrison (Lead College Recruiting Manager at AT&T), Anthony L. Holloway (Head of Talent Acquisition at Woebot), and Rachel Ward (Enterprise Services Strategy at Raytheon Technologies). Thank you also to Chelsea Williams (Founder & CEO of College Code) for moderating! And, of course, thank YOU for joining!

Check out our recap of the conversation below, and watch the full session here. …

Do What Scares You

Our Summer Speaker Series brings leaders and activists together with our CEO and Founder Reshma Saujani to have conversations about bravery, activism, and tech, broadcasted exclusively to our girls.

We’re so grateful to NASA astronaut Christina Koch for joining this Summer Speaker Series. Check out more of what we learned from his conversation with Reshma.

BEING THE FIRST IS HARD, SO INVOLVE PEOPLE IN YOUR JOURNEY

The last time Reshma and Christina spoke, Christina was literally in space, on the International Space Station. Reshma and her son Shaan got a virtual tour of the station and everything! While she was up in space, Christina had the honor of participating in the first all-female spacewalk with astronaut Jessica Meir. …

“We should be more impatient.”

Our Summer Speaker Series brings leaders and activists together with our CEO and Founder Reshma Saujani to have conversations about bravery, activism, and tech, broadcasted exclusively to our girls.

We’re so grateful to former Secretary John King Jr. for joining this Summer Speaker Series. Check out more of what we learned from his conversation with Reshma.

WE SHOULD BE MORE IMPATIENT

Reshma kicked it off with this question for the Secretary: what can we learn from our students? The Secretary put it pretty simply—he said that we should learn impatience. He’s right. There is a powerful impatience that young people bring when it comes to issues of social justice. For adults who are in the workforce or who have been “in the fight” for a long time, it’s easy to get worn down and to feel like giving up, like change isn’t going to come. But young people (like you!), he said, have a different perspective and a different energy about change. They will not settle or accept institutional barriers to change. …

Say “no,” so you can say “yes”

Our Summer Speaker Series brings leaders and activists together with our CEO and Founder Reshma Saujani to have conversations about bravery, activism, and tech, broadcasted exclusively to our girls.

We’re so grateful to Soledad for joining this Summer Speaker Series. Check out more of what we learned from her conversation with Reshma.

ALWAYS ASK FOR WHAT YOU NEED

One of our favorite bits of advice from this session was actually pretty straightforward: ask for what you need. We got around to the idea after talking about sisterhood, and how we need to be taking care of ourselves during this pandemic. The truth is, said Soledad, we’re not doing ourselves any favors when someone asks, “what can I do to help out?” and we say, “nothing.” Ask for what you need, and don’t be ashamed about it. Chances are, if the person you’re talking to can’t help — they’ll find someone who can. …

This entire GWC Talks session was amazing, but let’s start at the end because we all need to — immediately — hear what panelist Christine Marate said before we wrapped: “For us to make a difference, we have to be present.” She’s right. By being present as a woman in tech, you are already succeeding.

Big thanks to our panelists — Kelsey Rodriguez (Sr. Applications Engineer at Cadence) and Christine Marete (Software Engineer at Prudential Financial) — for taking the time to answer our questions. A big thank you to Derek Brinkley (Assistant Vice President of Undergraduate Admissions at Columbia College Chicago) for moderating! And, of course, thank YOU for joining! …