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by Susanne Tedrick
Women of Color in Tech
Cover
Foreword
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: The Current State of Women of Color in Tech
The Realities
What's Going On?
Why You Should Be Here
Tech Career Misconceptions
Creating a Blueprint
Summary
CHAPTER 2: The Different Flavors of Tech Careers
Business Analysis
Consulting
Computer Networking
Data Science
Information Security
Product Management
Project Management
Software Development and Engineering
Technical Sales
Technical Support
User Experience Design
Web Design
Where Do You Fit In?
Summary
Note
CHAPTER 3: Industry and Other Options
Advertising and Marketing
Civics and Public Interest
Construction and Manufacturing
Education
Finance
Healthcare
The US Government
On Your Own: Entrepreneurism
Summary
CHAPTER 4: Emerging Technologies
What Is an Emerging Technology?
The Future of Work
Artificial Intelligence
Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality
Blockchain
Cloud Computing
Internet of Things
3D Printing
Keeping Up with Technology Trends
Summary
CHAPTER 5: Building Your Network
The Importance of Building Your Network
Where to Network
Mentoring
Overcoming Social Anxiety
Strengthening Your Connections
Summary
CHAPTER 6: Building Your Skills
Skills Gap Analysis: Where Do You Need to Be?
Formal Education (Is It Worth It?)
Trade Schools
Massive Online Open Courses
Boot Camps
Hackathons
Conferences and Seminars
Internships, Externships, and Co-ops
Volunteering
Certifications
How to Pay for Skills Training
Summary
CHAPTER 7: Demonstrating Your Skills
Building Your Resume(s)
LinkedIn
Writing
Public Speaking
Other Creative Ways to Show What You Know
Building Your Interviewing Skills
Becoming a Better Interviewee
Summary
CHAPTER 8: Job Offers and Negotiating Compensation
A Cautionary Tale (or, Don't Do This!)
Understanding Compensation and Salary
The Job Offer Process
Evaluating a Job Offer
Why Negotiate Your Job Offer?
Preparing to Negotiate
Negotiation Dos and Don'ts
You Didn't Negotiate! Is It Too Late?
Additional Resources
Final Thoughts—It's Okay to Want (and Ask for) Money
Summary
Note
CHAPTER 9: When Times Get Tough
The Need for Grit
The Problem with “Twice as Good”
Failure
Impostor Syndrome
Bias
Tokenism and Being “The Only”
Bullying
Lack of Support and Help
The Importance of Mental Health
Allies and When They Fall Short
Summary
Note
CHAPTER 10: The Importance and Joy of Giving Back
Why Give Back
How to Give Back
Summary
Index
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Women of Color in Tech
A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators
Susanne Tedrick
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