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.
In this myth-busting blog, Toni Kent explores the question: Do you need a degree to work in tech? A classic myth about working in tech is that you need a degree to even get in the door. I’m not sure who or what to blame for this…. Corporate graduate recruitment schemes? Candidate recruitment companies? Careers […]
Micro Biz Mag recently conducted a survey which looked into the prevalence of work-related burnout, and out of the 1,000 people asked, as much as 22% had experienced burnout. Everyone feels the pressure, to some degree, to outperform, set higher and higher goals, chase promotions etc. and in the ‘plugged in’ world we live in where […]
Drawing from her own experience as well as research, in this guest blog, Toni Kent discusses how to stop IT from being a boys club. When I was growing up there was a ‘Boys Club’ – a municipal building used by all members of the community for the benefit of educating, entertaining or occupying children. […]
This week at Women in Tech we caught up with Annette Murphy, Digital Engineer at Assurant. Assurant is a leading global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases. Assurant supports some of the world’s most recognisable brands, helping them solve their business challenges. Annette shared her thoughts on […]
Recent data has suggested that tech companies in Newcastle brought in more than £25m in investment throughout 2018. The city is emerging as a burgeoning tech scene, with new opportunities for tech professionals, graduates, and career movers to put their skills towards a fresh challenge. Newcastle has been listed as one of the safest places to live in the […]
There are 33.82 million women in the UK, yet just 19% of the tech industry are women. There’s no denying that a big gender gap still exists in tech and that the industry needs to do better when it comes to creating equal opportunities for women. A huge part of creating the change and changing perceptions about gender diversity […]
A recent survey revealed that just 11% of developers are women. The job has one of the biggest gender gaps in the tech industry, yet developer skills are in high demand, especially in light of the recent pandemic as more and more companies and organisations rely upon remote operations and the strength of their websites and applications […]
Women in Tech interviewed Michael Carter, European HR Director, at Assurant on his advice on how the business is making progress with D&I goals during COVID-19, future plans moving forward and more. Michael is responsible for all aspects of HR for Assurant’s European business and is an executive member of the Assurant Europe Group Board […]
As a woman starting, returning to, or progressing in a career in tech in the UK, where are the best opportunities? With the UK being Europe’s top scaling tech nation, we’ve looked at the facts and statistics to determine the best UK cities for women in tech. To measure what makes a city the best for a career […]
COVID-19 has brought immense and sudden changes to all of our lives. Millions of people around the globe have felt the impact of job losses, economic downturn, school closures, social isolation and adjusting to all kinds of new normal in daily work and personal lives. There’s growing evidence to suggest that whilst everyone is feeling the impact of […]