A common misconception when it comes to software engineering is that you need a degree in computer science to land a job as a software engineer; Stuart suggests that this isn't necessarily the case!Stuart also shares his personal career journey into tech, how someone took a chance on him early on, and how his upbringing led him to where he is today. This episode is brought to you by Triplebyte. If you are a software engineer looking to showcase your skills and get hired at top tech compa...

With all the uncertainty in today's job market, one thing is clear- it's not a bad idea to take a step back to better understand what you bring and what you want to take from the table. We’re joined by Randa Atkins, a San Francisco native and multi-talented professional with experience in both education and tech verticals. She currently works as a recruiter at Triplebyte and shares how she became interested in working in the tech industry as a recruiter as well as offers great advice for...

With Veterans Day just around the corner, we're excited & honored to be joined by Charles Gunn! Charles shares his experience being a military kid and how ultimately joining the army after graduating high school served as a valuable stepping stone and influenced his career in Human Resources. Charles implores us to “lean into things that make you feel uncomfortable”, “don’t be afraid to take a break from your career to pursue a passion”, and to “remember, when one door closes you’re just ...

Sometimes we'll set plans and goals for our professional lives, but things don't always go as we intended them to. Chez Jennings joins TWIK to reflect on her upbringing and takes us on her journey of self-realization where she learned it's ok to pivot. Are cover letters still a thing? Do recruiters even read resumes? Is a degree necessary? ! In this episode, Chez also gives job search tips from the insider perspective of a technical recruiter.

Diversity & Inclusion has been a popular topic in 2020 where many companies are starting to create new initiatives to diversify their workforce and practices. Mo takes us on a journey of her personal upbringing which defined and shaped her passion where she knew recruiting and D&I was for her.Don't doubt the path you're on because if you pay close attention to the signs it'll direct you exactly where you need to be and in Mo's case, she aspired to inspire and make a change. She shows ...

We close out the sales series with a recap on the main themes, resonating quotes, key takeaways, and moments of self-reflection.In a time where systemic racism, politics, and a global pandemic have changed the way we live and work so many people have been impacted. In this episode they have real conversations about authenticity, the value of relationships, power of language, work-life balance, knowing when it’s time to pivot, remote work, the influence of tech companies, and looking forward t...

Gabrielle Blackwell is a manager of business development and shares tips for people interested in getting into sales and for those that are looking to transition into sales leadership. She gets vulnerable and talks about her upbringing, mental health, and building a meaningful career when you have a criminal record.

Jarrett Thomas has spent the last 10 years working as a business development and sales professional in the tech industry. He discusses the value of building a professional network and highlights the lack of diversity and inclusion within the tech industry.

Nicole has spent the last five years working in sales and marketing operations. She shows us what can happen when you're loyal to a company that actually cares about your career development. Nicole also gives advice to women considering a career in sales and touches on the benefits of working for a small family-owned company.

Christian has spent the last 5 years working as a sales professional in the sports entertainment vertical and is currently working as a Sr. Sales Consultant for the San Francisco 49ers. He shares his inspiring personal journey on why he chose to work in the sports industry and talks about mentorship and betting on yourself!