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Here you will find helpful articles and guides that can advise you on getting started in a career in technology or how to make it in the world of tech as a woman. Along with what job role is ideal for you, the skills required and how much you could earn from it.

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How to deal with imposter syndrome

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Do you regularly feel like you aren’t worthy of what you have achieved? Do you usually attribute these achievements to luck or good timing? If so, you might be suffering from imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is a term used to describe a behavioural health phenomenon whereby an individual has chronic feelings of self-doubt. This is […]

Women in STEM in 2024: 4 Common Misconceptions

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Empowering the Next Generation If 2024 has taught us anything so far, it’s that closing the gender pay gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields should remain a priority. In the interests of keeping fervent discussions alive and well, following International Women’s Day, it’s important to not let prevalent issues fall by the […]

A Woman’s Guide to Breaking Into the Tech Industry

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We live in an incredibly digital world, with the vast majority of us relying heavily on technology in our daily lives. Because of this, the industry offers unparalleled opportunities for lucrative careers with great development paths. Despite this, women still remain underrepresented in the IT sector, with current figures suggesting that just 26% of the […]

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International Women’s Day 2024

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International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March every year and is a day for recognising the achievements of women, but also acknowledging the changes that still need to be made to achieve gender equality. Whilst we have seen big improvements over the years, there is still a long way to go. For example, women […]

10 of the Most Famous Women in Technology who Changed the World

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We often see how machines or men were the first programmers and the ones who helped change the world we live in today. But least we have not forgotten that women contributed to a lot of programming languages and helped change the male-dominated field of technology. Women’s contributions are frequently left out or are unheard […]

How to juggle a tech career with being a Mum

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Balancing motherhood with a career can come with many challenges, leading many women to delay starting a family, especially in fast-paced tech environments. Many women have concerns revolving around potential career setbacks, such as the fear of losing a senior position or facing reduced pay after maternity leave or career breaks for childcare. In the […]

How to get involved with International Women’s Day 2024

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International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and has become a key date in the calendar. The is day is celebrated on March 8th and this year the theme is ‘Inspire inclusion’ because when we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge […]

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How Stereotypes Deter Women from Tech Careers

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The tech industry has long struggled to attract and retain female talent, with women making up less than 30% of the technical workforce at top companies like Google and Facebook. This gender disparity begins early, with girls often losing interest in computing by junior school, and continuing into university computer science programmes, where women are […]

Retain Female Talent: Addressing Turnover Troubles in Tech

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Employee turnover has become a pressing issue for technology companies seeking to increase diversity and retain female talent. Studies show that women in tech roles have turnover rates that are around twice as high as those of their male counterparts in some companies. These turnover rates undermine the progress made in cultivating inclusive cultures and […]

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How to transition into your first leadership role

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Transitioning into a leadership position for the first time is an exciting career change with new opportunities for growth and development. However, it can also be a daunting prospect when you have no experience in managing people or delegating work. Recently promoted employees may have clearly excelled in their previous role, but being a good […]