Tag: getting a tech job

  • Making the Move: Chemical Engineering to Automotive to Microsoft Technical Program Manager

    Making the Move: Chemical Engineering to Automotive to Microsoft Technical Program Manager

    The Making the Move series strives to inspire those who come from different (non-tech) backgrounds and want to break into the world of tech. Here’s a secret… You don’t need to be a computer science or software engineering major! This is the second #MakingTheMove featuring someone who came from a…

  • 5 Big Tips for Breaking into Big Tech

    5 Big Tips for Breaking into Big Tech

    Many of us dream of joining the world of Big Tech one day, but it’s not easy! Whether you’re a student with no experience or a mid-career professional who wants to make the switch, you’ll find some tangible tips in today’s blog. Since joining Microsoft Canada as an Aspire (new…

  • Why applying for jobs is a waste of time & what you should do instead

    Why applying for jobs is a waste of time & what you should do instead

    I’ve been seeing many people posts about their gruelling job hunting experiences and how they’ve applied for hundreds or even thousands of jobs only to get rejected or never hear back. I agree that it really sucks, but here’s what you can do about it… Today, I am sharing my…

  • Read This If You’re Interested In Making a Career Transition Into Tech

    Read This If You’re Interested In Making a Career Transition Into Tech

    Whether you’re a teacher or an accountant, making a career transition into tech is possible if you put your mind to it. I started the #MakingTheMove series to share unique stories and advice from people who started off with non-technical backgrounds and ended up in the tech world! #ICYMI, here…