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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!

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Kelly Jamison
Jan 30, 2025
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Event Recap: Building Confidence and Navigating Career Challenges as an Immigrant in Tech

Here are my top takeaways from her session on overcoming self-doubt and leaning into your strengths:

  1. Create a Wall of Fame
  2. Gather and display your accomplishments—certificates, job offers, milestones—as a visual reminder of your abilities. This simple practice helps shift your focus from self-doubt to your strengths and successes.
  3. Focus on Your Own Path
  4. Stop comparing yourself to others, especially those with more resources or advantages. Aizada highlighted the importance of recognizing your unique journey and drawing strength from the challenges you’ve overcome.
  5. Lean on Community
  6. Don’t go it alone—share your struggles with others. Listening to different perspectives can help you reframe your mindset and see your accomplishments more clearly. Surrounding yourself with supportive mentors and peers makes a significant impact.

If you're specifically looking for guidance on the visa process, you can schedule a free consultation directly with Alma’s team here.

Kelly is a mental health counselor turned career coach and DEI advocate with over 15 years of experience. She’s worked as a career coach at NYU’s engineering school, in the software engineering bootcamp space, and now at Tech Ladies, where she specializes in supporting underrepresented genders in tech. You’ll find Kelly around the community hosting events, leading career coaching sessions, and connecting members with valuable resources.
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Growing Your Career

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

Kelly Jamison
Kelly Jamison
Jan 30, 2025
3
 min read
Event Recap: Building Confidence and Navigating Career Challenges as an Immigrant in Tech