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Feb 13

Should I Stay or Should I Go? — Key Takeaways from Grace Fabian Vigeant

Should I make it work where I am, make a small pivot, or start fresh in my career? While there’s no perfect answer to these questions, there’s your intentional answer. In Grace Fabian's webinar presented to the Tech Ladies community, she covered three strategies to get clarity, and move forward with confidence:

Feb 6

How to Identify Your Fear Response According to Ashley Paré

One of my key takeaways from the Tech Ladies webinar, Thriving Beyond Limits: Earn a Gold Medal in Resilience, hosted by Ashley Paré, was understanding how our nervous system responds to fear.

Jan 30

Event Recap: Building Confidence and Navigating Career Challenges as an Immigrant in Tech

At a recent Tech Ladies event, Tech Ladies Talk Live: How to Navigate Building a Career as an Immigrant, Aizada Marat, Founder & CEO of Alma—a platform dedicated to transforming immigration services for global talent—shared valuable insights on how to build confidence and navigate career challenges, particularly as an immigrant in the tech industry. The event wrapped up with a live Q&A, where Aizada provided additional practical advice on securing work visas. If you’re navigating the visa process, be sure to watch the recording linked in this blog for more detailed advice!

Jan 24

"Personal Branding for Women in Tech Who Hate Personal Branding” with Sarah Ing

Last week, I attended an insightful webinar led by Sarah Ing on personal branding, especially for those of us who aren’t naturally drawn to the idea of “selling ourselves.” It completely reframed how I think about personal branding, and I’m excited to share some of the top takeaways that stood out to me.

Dec 18

From 401(k)s to Financial Freedom

How we relate to our finances plays a huge role in this, too. We recognize that everyone’s financial journey is shaped by their experiences and financial attachment style. Whether you’re someone who anxiously tracks every penny or avoids checking your accounts altogether, understanding your relationship with money is the first step to building a healthier financial future.

Dec 12

Tech Ladies Work-Life Balance Report 2024

The Tech Ladies 2024 Work-Life Balance Report offers critical insights into the balance between personal and professional life for women in tech. This comprehensive report offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities women face in harmonizing their professional and personal lives, aiming to empower individuals and inform organizational strategies for creating supportive workplaces!

Dec 10

Top 9 Emerging Cities for Women Pursuing Tech Careers in 2025

Check out which cities in the US are emerging as top locations for women in tech!

Nov 18

Tech Ladies Talk: Shreya Bakliwal, Founder of Women Who Build & Venture Investor

We sat down with Shreya Bakliwal for our most recent addition of Tech Ladies Talk!

Nov 14

11 Tools to Enhance Your Team's Productivity and Earn You the Title "World's Best Boss"

Working in Tech can be very exciting and rewarding, but it can also come with challenges. With many teams running lean due to layoffs, employees are feeling the pressure and often struggle to deliver their best work while managing burnout.‍ What can you as a manager do to help with this? After all, you’re plenty burned out yourself!‍ You can get back to the core of what has always made tech an exciting industry - innovation and problem-solving.

Nov 5

Tech Ladies Talk: Alex Swift, Director of Analytics Engineering and Data Science at HubSpot

In this Tech Ladies Talk interview, Alex Swift, Director of Data Science and Analytics Engineering at HubSpot, shares her journey through tech and social impact roles, emphasizing the importance of purpose, mentorship, and balanced leadership both at work and at home.

Oct 30

Get WEIRD to Plan Your Career: Ideate and Implement (Part 5 of 5)

If you’ve been following the five-part series so far, congratulations on making it to the end! If you’re just joining and would like to catch up on parts one, two, three or four first, please feel free and then come back to this once you’re ready.

Oct 17

Tech Ladies Talk: Lindsay Dorf, Founder and CEO of Astor

In this Tech Ladies Talk interview, Lindsay Dorf, founder and CEO of Astor, shares her journey from engineering to finance, offers advice on investing and entrepreneurship, and highlights the importance of building long-term financial confidence!

Oct 16

Get WEIRD to Plan Your Career: Ideate and Implement (Part 4 of 5)

This is the midpoint in a five-step process called the WEIRD process that we’re applying toward gaining career clarity and determining what’s next. As a career coach, I love helping people discover next steps that energize them. Figuring this out can be a challenging task, especially if you haven’t followed a cookie-cutter career path.

Oct 15

Tech Ladies Salary Report 2024

The Tech Ladies 2024 Salary Report offers critical insights into the compensation landscape for women in tech, highlighting gaps in pay, equity, and career growth opportunities. With key findings on salary trends, networking, and mentorship, the report provides actionable recommendations for both employees and employers to foster more equitable workplaces.

Oct 1

Tech Ladies Talk: Keren Baruch, Director of Product @ LinkedIn

Keren Baruch, Director of Product at LinkedIn, shares her journey into product management, key advice for aspiring PMs, and her insights into the future of tech. Learn how Keren’s resilience, curiosity, and innovative thinking have shaped her career, and discover her vision for the evolving role of AI in product management.

Sep 25

Navigating Career Crossroads: To stay as an Individual Contributor or Become a Manager?

As a technology professional, there will come a point when you wonder whether to continue growing as an Individual Contributor or transition into a management role. At the mid-career level, this decision can be particularly challenging, as the path you choose can significantly impact your career and life.

Sep 20

Tech Ladies Talk: Lillian Zuo, Director of Product @ ClassPass

Lillian Zuo, Director of Product at ClassPass, shares her journey from consulting to product management, her strategies for career growth, and her passion for advocating for women in tech. Discover how she navigated challenges, led impactful teams, and offers actionable advice for women looking to thrive in the industry.

Sep 18

Get WEIRD to Plan Your Career: Ideate and Implement (Part 3 of 5)

Sep 18

Get WEIRD to Plan Your Career: Educate on Solutions (Part 2 of 5)

The second step in the WEIRD Process is Educate on Solutions. During this phase, we explore and research various options and paths we can pursue in an actionable way toward achieving our goals. We then run small tests on some of these in the third step, Ideate and Implement.

Sep 18

Get WEIRD to Plan Your Career: Want to Change (Part 1 of 5)

Career planning is like embarking on a great adventure. Whether you have a map and a destination in mind, or you’re exploring uncharted territory with only your heart and the stars to guide you, it can feel daunting to get started. What would you tell a friend feeling overwhelmed upon contemplating their career plans? Would you quote Lao Tzu and say, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” ask what the easiest forward-moving task is and cheer them on as they check it off their list? Would you listen to them vent about their challenges and invite them to sit with their feelings without judgment? Or would you offer to tackle the challenge together and revisit your own career plans at the same time?

Aug 13

Navigating Career Crossroads: Individual Contributor VS Management

Turn your review into a great opportunity for professional development and align with your manager

Jul 12

How to Tell an Empowered Career Story by Finding and Defining Your Throughline (Cee Reel, Cultivate Your Weirdness)

Designer and coach Cee Reel on using storytelling to define your career throughline

May 17

Making Networking Work For You (Rachel Serwetz, WOKEN)

Rachel Serwetz from WOKEN shares seven steps to make networking work for you.

Jan 20

Should SWEs be paid for on-call time?

What you should expect if you're an engineer expected to be available 24/7

Dec 17

How to Make the Most of Your Performance Review

Turn your review into a great opportunity for professional development and aligning with your manager

Dec 10

Job Search Hacks That Work In Today's Market

Top tips to help you land the role you're dreaming of

Dec 3

How To Support Coworkers Who've Been Laid Off

Practical ways to help colleagues affected by a layoff

Nov 28

How To Solve For Application Overload

Find the best candidates for all your roles - without having to deal with a flood of applications!

Nov 26

How To Write Good LinkedIn Recommendations

A great reference can be a game changer for coworkers who are job searching... and writing it doesn't have to be a game breaker for you!

Nov 17

How To Tell Your Boss You're Pregnant

How to share about your pregnancy at work, WITHOUT having to hide, wait, or deny what you're entitled to!

Nov 13

How to Use the Talent Network to Find Your Next Hire

No more wading through piles of applications or sacrificing on diversity. Hire top women in tech quickly and easily with the Tech Ladies Talent Network!

Nov 12

How to Ask about DEI During an Interview

Practical tips for finding out if your potential new employer values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Oct 23

The Most Popular Benefits Employers Can Include in a Job Post

We asked Tech Ladies what benefits are actually important to them. Find out how your company can match up so you can attract and retain top tech talent too!

Oct 20

Navigating Your Career in UX & Design

Learn how to start, thrive, and grow in a career in UX and design from an industry expert!

Oct 19

6 Ways to Hire More Women in Tech

Our definitive guide to hiring more women for your team, including actionable tips you can implement today.

Oct 18

How to Write Inclusive Job Descriptions

Your job description is a candidate’s first impression of your company so it has a HUGE impact on whether your ideal candidates apply.

Oct 15

Should You Get A Career Coach?

A career coach can help you can supercharge your professional growth - Find out how!

Oct 7

How to Grow Your Network Strategically

Your network can be a professional superpower -- Find out how to build yours easily and effectively!

Sep 22

How to Prepare for Technical Interviews

Recruiters and Tech Ladies members share the inside scoop on tech interviews so you're sure to shine in yours!

Sep 19

Introducing: Tech Ladies Unlimited

Check out our new, short-term unlimited hiring partnership! You asked for a shorter-term, high impact option. We’re delivering.

Sep 15

Tech Ladies Guide to Cover Letters

Everything you need to know to create a great cover letter and make a great first impression!

Sep 8

Tech Ladies Guide to Tech Resumes

Wondering how to craft a tech resume to stand out from the crowd? Get the do's and don'ts you need plus a free resume template from the pros of the Tech Ladies team along with a talent acquisition expert from our partner Circle

Aug 25

Guide to Thriving as a New Engineering Manager

Top tips on on transitioning from engineering to management and creating a safe and supportive environment for your new team, from an engineering management expert!

Aug 18

Making the Jump from Product Manager to Product Leader

Expert advice on moving from day-to-day management to strategic leadership, in product and beyond!

Aug 15

Top 5 Tech Lady Rules for Creating a Positive Candidate Experience

Level up your interview process and leave candidates with a positive lasting impression!

Aug 4

Ask a Career Coach: Why do companies repost jobs?

It can be easy to get discouraged during a job search, but sometimes rejections have nothing to do with you. You never know what’s going on internally!