Listen "25. What It's Really Like to Work in Tech with Jennifer Robertson"
Episode Synopsis
What are common misconceptions about the tech industry? What is required to get a job in tech?
In this episode, we cover the realities of getting into tech and the roles you can find. We break down common misconceptions about the industry and why that shouldn't hold you back.
We're joined by Jennifer Robertson, a co-founder of Qwasar Silicon Valley, a digital learning platform focused on technical skills. Based out of Seattle, Jennifer has a mixed background with 10+ years of experience in marketing, sales, business development, and education. She works with students in Qwasar's training programs and understands the realities of getting a job in tech and learning the necessary skills.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Blossoming Technologist 15. From the Recruiter's Perspective: spoti.fi/3DsSHHZ
Follow Qwasar:
Website: qwasar.io
Instagram: @qwasarsiliconvalley
Twitter: @QwasarSV
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
In this episode, we cover the realities of getting into tech and the roles you can find. We break down common misconceptions about the industry and why that shouldn't hold you back.
We're joined by Jennifer Robertson, a co-founder of Qwasar Silicon Valley, a digital learning platform focused on technical skills. Based out of Seattle, Jennifer has a mixed background with 10+ years of experience in marketing, sales, business development, and education. She works with students in Qwasar's training programs and understands the realities of getting a job in tech and learning the necessary skills.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Blossoming Technologist 15. From the Recruiter's Perspective: spoti.fi/3DsSHHZ
Follow Qwasar:
Website: qwasar.io
Instagram: @qwasarsiliconvalley
Twitter: @QwasarSV
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
More episodes of the podcast Blossoming Technologist
44. The Importance of Breaks
22/08/2022
40. How to Become a CTO with James Connor
25/07/2022
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.