Mentorship can change the trajectory of your career

Here you may find the slides from the presentation "How mentorship can change the trajectory of your career" that was presented in Women Tech Makers Berlin.

Transcript

1. Mentorship can change the trajectory of your career Alessandra Velozo @alevelozo
3. Java Kotlin Python Scrum Interviews University Salesforce Data Science Backend Frontend Android IOS Javascript Flutter Agile SQL Career Database React REST Testing UX UI Leadership HTML Algorithms
4. "More than half of women in tech leave the industry by the mid-point of their career, which is more than double the rate of men" Center for Work-Life Policy
5. Had women role models at their company Capital One’s Women in Tech survey of 2019 Women in tech after 8 years
6. "Women who have other women as role models, mentors, peer networks and social connections are more likely to thrive and advance in their tech careers" Capital One’s Women in Tech survey
7. Finding the right mentor can change the trajectory of your career A mentor is someone who has gone down the same road you are on currently
8. Are you mentorable? • Have a clear goal • Be Responsible and Respectful • Be open minded and willing to change
9. Where to find your mentor?
11. Being a good mentor Time: You will need time to do regular check-ins Respectful: Give constructive feedback Do your homework: Learn how to be a better mentor
12. Mentoring is a two-way relationship
13. Thank You!