Tips to navigate the conference virtually and make the most out of your online interaction with recruiters, sessions and fellow attendees — My first time attending GHC was in 2017 as a Scholar. Then, again in 2018 as a Pass It On Award winner, and again in 2019 as a recruiter for Dell. In 2020, the pandemic hit, and the conference was completely online. In 2020, it was my first experience attending…

Answering more questions about GHC — The questions about Grace Hopper Celebration 2023 in Orland, FL, are still overflowing in my inbox and DMs, so I decided to write another article answering some of these questions publicly and not privately so everyone can benefit from the answers. I hope this helps! General Questions Q: I had received the scholarship, and hence I would be attending it virtually. I wanted to ask your opinion on whether this would give us an upper hand, considering that in personal event is regarded more beneficial.

A consolidation of all the exclusive links from companies attending GHC 2023 — Here is a compilation of all the links I have found so far for those who are attending GHC and want to apply for jobs. Keep in mind a few things: Some job postings are registration to the company, only Some job postings are specific for full-time, internship, and co-ops …

Moments close to nature have made more and more sense in my routine, especially after the burnout earlier this year. They connect me with who I am and disconnect me from the virtual world. …

As we enter September, when the Fall starts shining through the foliage, we are excited to share some inspiring stories we received in August. We love receiving authentic pieces from technical to career-related content. …

A personal essay on a leap of faith and my findings along the way — I quit my full-time job in March 2023. It was a long thought decision, followed by insecurity and long conversations with my family, partner and therapist. I come from a middle-class family from Brazil. I was the first generation to study and work abroad in my family. I left Brazil…

What are the important data analytics tools to work in big tech companies? — When I made my career transition from marketing to computer science, I never imagined all the possibilities one could have in the area of tech marketing. The diverse array of options, from tools like Excel and Google Analytics to more recent platforms like Power BI, presents both challenges and opportunities…

Timeless lessons that helped me to develop self-confidence and peace of mind — I read the book “The Four Agreements”, by the Mexican writer Don Miguel Ruiz, a few years ago. In the following years, I left his four lessons on a small sheet of paper in the bathroom mirror (yes, I’m one of those people). …

Tips to get the most out of the conference while you are attending the conference in person — In my latest article about GHC, I shared a complete guide on how to prepare for Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), the world’s largest gathering for women in computing and technology. You can read the guide below and download the GHC Planning Template at the end of the article: How You Should Prepare for GHC 2023 Tips from a former scholar, former recruiter and scholarship reviewer, with a free planning templatemedium.com