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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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Job Boards Connect Unplugged 2026

Callie Cooper, Director of Women in Tech, will be taking the stage at Unplugged 2026 in London on 14th May. With the theme “Navigate. Adapt. Grow.”, this year’s event brings together leaders shaping the future of digital communities, audience engagement,

Starling - Sophie, Backend Software Engineer

I’m a backend software engineer working in the account management engineering group at Starling. I work in the (loosely named) payments and payees team. We do all of the processing of payments and handling of standing orders before they go

Jane Kenny DWP Digital

Jane Kenny, Lead Delivery and IT Service Manager, was named Outstanding Woman in Tech at the Women in Tech Employer Awards 2025, recognising her leadership, advocacy, and impact across government digital services. We interviewed Jane on her experience and thoughts

Engine by Starling - Nia, Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst

I’m a Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst within the Information Security Team here at Engine, and my responsibilities are currently quite broad. My key focus is on helping to maintain and mature our GRC program. This is work that involves

How to get started in IT security

Cyber security is one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand sectors in technology. As cyber threats continue to rise, organisations across the UK are investing heavily in professionals who can protect their systems, networks and sensitive data. If you are

Networking 101
Learn practical networking tips for women in tech. Discover how to build authentic professional relationships, grow your career, and expand your network in the tech industry.

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Job Boards Connect Unplugged 2026

Callie Cooper, Director of Women in Tech, will be taking the stage at Unplugged 2026 in London on 14th May. With the theme “Navigate. Adapt. Grow.”, this year’s event brings together leaders shaping the future of digital communities, audience engagement,

IT Graduate Jobs Search Schedule What should I be doing in order to get the IT Graduate job I’m after? Many graduates find themselves in their final year having not considered what they want to do when their time at

The most important skills for IT graduates So you’re fresh out of university with your computer science degree under your belt. But what now? Many graduates don’t know which area of IT they want to explore, or even which skills

Women have come a long way in the workplace in terms of what roles they are involved in. Stereotypical men’s jobs such as plumbing, building and working in the military have become more popular for women. However, women still make

Contracting for women in tech Contracting for women in tech is an increasingly popular way of working, and every contractor has their own reasons for enjoying it. Being a contractor means you will work for somebody else for a fixed

Influential women in tech The number of women in IT and technology roles has always been dramatically lower than that of men. Employers are trying their utmost to employ more women in the sector but there seems to be a

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