Dear Tech World

By Eric & Adaora

A podcast hosted by two black college students sharing insight on how they navigate the tech world. Discussions on misconceptions, current events, balance, imposter syndrome, finding your career path,... more

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

Dear Tech World episodes:

September 25, 2020 Ep 5: Why Zoom is Trash.
Brand new Dear Tech World! Adaora and Eric discuss their experience with Zoom, how video conferencing companies are doing, and the future of teleworking. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Let us know what you would like to hear/see from us by sending us a DM on Instagram or contacting us via email which is linked down below ↓↓↓
https://www.instagram.com/deartechworld/
Email us at [email protected]
Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals
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References for this episode
JumpStart: The all-in-one virtual recruiting platform.
https://jumpstart.me/
3 Reasons Zoom Video Communications Stock Still Looks Like a Long-Term Winner
https://www.fool.com/amp/investing/2020/09/15/3-reasons-zoom-video-communications-stock-winner/
Coronavirus: Zoom Video to hire 500 new software engineers as usage surges
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/05/14/coronavirus-zoom-video-to-hire-500-new-software-engineers-as-usage-surges/amp/
Telecommuting will likely continue long after the pandemic
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/04/06/telecommuting-will-likely-continue-long-after-the-pandemic/amp/
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Opportunities in the Tech World
Hackathons every weekend! (Everywhere, Worldwide)
https://mlh.io/seasons/2021/events
MLH Fellowship Externship
https://fellowship.mlh.io/programs/externship/tour-of-duty-f2020
AfroTech World
https://experience.afrotech.com/
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17min
September 18, 2020 EP 4: She Threw My Resume Away!
Brand new Dear Tech World! Adaora and Eric discuss the insecurities around trying to create the perfect resume and getting noticed. Follow us on Instagram/Twitter @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Let us know what you would like to hear/see from us by sending us a DM or contacting us via email which is linked down below ↓↓↓
https://www.instagram.com/deartechworld/
https://twitter.com/deartechworld
Email us at [email protected]
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References for this episode
How Employers Review Resumes and Applications: The Secret for Standing Out
• https://www.job-hunt.org/job-search-mindset/employer-resume-review-secrets.shtml#:~:text=The Initial (Typically Automated) Resume,to someone's desk or email
NSBE at GMU
• http://www.gmu.edu/org/nsbe/
BEYA STEM Conference
. https://s4.goeshow.com/ccgroup/beyastem/2020/index.cfm
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Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals on IG
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15min
September 11, 2020 EP 3: It's Only Our Third Day Out Here!
Brand new Dear Tech World! Adaora and Eric discuss their struggles during the first few weeks of classes and maintaining a podcast. Follow us on Instagram @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Let us know what you would like to hear/see from us by sending us a DM on Instagram or contacting us via email which is linked down below ↓↓↓
https://www.instagram.com/deartechworld/
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References for this episode
Agile Methodology
https://zenkit.com/en/blog/agile-methodology-an-overview/#:~:text=Agile%20methodology%20is%20a%20type,functional%20teams%20and%20their%20customers.
AFROTECH 2020? 👀 💻
https://experience.afrotech.com/
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Email us at [email protected]
Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals
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14min
September 04, 2020 EP 2: What's Your Major? Are You Doing it For The Money?
Brand new Dear Tech World Episode! Adaora and Eric discuss what their purpose is within their majors, if they are doing it for the right reasons, and understanding the representation of black people within the tech industry. Follow us on Instagram
@deartechworld for more exclusive content!
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References for this episode
Tech Companies Are Still Struggling to Hire Black Workers
.https://fortune.com/2018/06/08/tech-companies-hiring-black-workers/
Why are Black and Latino people still kept out of the tech industry?
https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2020-06-24/tech-started-publicly-taking-lack-of-diversity-seriously-in-2014-why-has-so-little-changed-for-black-workers
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Email us at [email protected]
Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals on Instagram
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9min
August 26, 2020 EP 1: Back to School! From Home?
Brand new Dear Tech World! Adaora and Eric discuss their adjustment to online school/work, how they've kept themselves busy over the summer, what to expect for fall 2020, and so much more. Follow us on Instagram @deartechworld for more exclusive content!
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References for this episode
the Truth About Online School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=S3cN9DpmTak&feature=emb_title
Work From Home For Rest Of Year? Some Tech Companies Say “Yes”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2020/05/08/google-facebook-amazon-work-home/#4266425eaea1
Strive Mentorship Program
https://twitter.com/bohan/status/1271285591485759488?lang=en
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Email us at [email protected]
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14min
August 16, 2020 Welcome to Dear Tech World!
This is the introduction to Dear Tech World. In this episode, we talk about who we are, what we do, and what to look forward to in future episodes. Follow us on Instagram @deartechworld
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FAQs about Dear Tech World:

How many episodes does Dear Tech World have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.