Women in Tech: Find Your Mentor and Move Ahead

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Advancing the Careers of Women in Technology Content By Holly Justice Graphics By Patrick Coan, Guild of Build

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As women working in technology, the road ahead is not always smooth. It’s like riding a mountain bike on a rough trail. Why take on that project? Why learn that tool? Read more to find out how to find your mentor and move ahead. Content by Holly Justice; Graphics by Patrick Coan, Guild of Build. Special Thanks to Creators of the ‘Advancing the Careers of Women in Technology’ Event: Chick TECH Technology Association of Oregon Puppet Labs

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Advancing the Careers of Women in Technology

Content By Holly Justice

Graphics By

Patrick Coan,

Guild of Build

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The common thread isall my mentors have some

experience I lack.

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Go out of your way to

meet people.

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I have worked on very

supportive teams.

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Positive co-workers gave me solid

advice.

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Certain bosses pushed me to take on

the tough projects.

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Look for the right place to work that supports women.

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If you are in a bad situation, don’t quit your career.

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Pay attention to your fellow students and instructors.

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Look for communities that support learning about your technology.

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My mentors have been there to push me to do what I needed to do.

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Harvard Business Review: Find a Micro Mentor for Your Next Short Term Project

CAREEREALISM, Because Every Job is Temporary: 7 Sacrifices You Need to Make to Advance Your Career by Georgina Stewart

From Holly Justice: Don’t Quit Your Career Finding the Right

Workplace When You Meet

Potential Mentors

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Advancing the Careers of Women in Technology

Content By Holly Justice

Graphics By

Patrick Coan,

Guild of Build