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Book Description

Break through barriers to achieve a rewarding future in tech

Nonfiction Book Awards Silver Winner from the Nonfiction Authors Association

Winner of CompTIA’s 2020 Diversity Technology Leader Spotlight Award

Winner of a Technology Rising Star Award from the 2020 Women of Color in STEM Conference

Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators will help you overcome the obstacles that often prevent women of color from pursuing and staying in tech careers. Contrary to popular belief, tech careers are diverse and fun—and they go far beyond just coding. This book will show you that today’s tech careers are incredibly dynamic, and you’ll learn how your soft skills—communication, public speaking, networking—can help you succeed in tech.

This book will guide you through the process of cultivating strong relationships and building a network that will get you were you want to be. You’ll learn to identify a strong, knowledgeable support network that you can rely on for guidance or mentorship. This step is crucial in getting young women of color into tech careers and keeping them there.

  • Build your professional network to get the guidance you need
  • Find a mentor who understands your goals and your struggles
  • Overcome negativity and stay motivated through difficult times
  • Identify and develop the soft skills that you need to get ahead in tech

Read this book to help bring to life your vision of a future in tech. With practical advice and inspiring stories, you’ll develop the right tools and the right mindset. Whether you’re just considering going into tech or you want to take your current career to the next level, Women of Color in Tech will show you how to uncover the resources you need to succeed.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Foreword
  3. Introduction
  4. CHAPTER 1: The Current State of Women of Color in Tech
    1. The Realities
    2. What's Going On?
    3. Why You Should Be Here
    4. Tech Career Misconceptions
    5. Creating a Blueprint
    6. Summary
  5. CHAPTER 2: The Different Flavors of Tech Careers
    1. Business Analysis
    2. Consulting
    3. Computer Networking
    4. Data Science
    5. Information Security
    6. Product Management
    7. Project Management
    8. Software Development and Engineering
    9. Technical Sales
    10. Technical Support
    11. User Experience Design
    12. Web Design
    13. Where Do You Fit In?
    14. Summary
    15. Note
  6. CHAPTER 3: Industry and Other Options
    1. Advertising and Marketing
    2. Civics and Public Interest
    3. Construction and Manufacturing
    4. Education
    5. Finance
    6. Healthcare
    7. The US Government
    8. On Your Own: Entrepreneurism
    9. Summary
  7. CHAPTER 4: Emerging Technologies
    1. What Is an Emerging Technology?
    2. The Future of Work
    3. Artificial Intelligence
    4. Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality
    5. Blockchain
    6. Cloud Computing
    7. Internet of Things
    8. 3D Printing
    9. Keeping Up with Technology Trends
    10. Summary
  8. CHAPTER 5: Building Your Network
    1. The Importance of Building Your Network
    2. Where to Network
    3. Mentoring
    4. Overcoming Social Anxiety
    5. Strengthening Your Connections
    6. Summary
  9. CHAPTER 6: Building Your Skills
    1. Skills Gap Analysis: Where Do You Need to Be?
    2. Formal Education (Is It Worth It?)
    3. Trade Schools
    4. Massive Online Open Courses
    5. Boot Camps
    6. Hackathons
    7. Conferences and Seminars
    8. Internships, Externships, and Co-ops
    9. Volunteering
    10. Certifications
    11. How to Pay for Skills Training
    12. Summary
  10. CHAPTER 7: Demonstrating Your Skills
    1. Building Your Resume(s)
    2. LinkedIn
    3. Writing
    4. Public Speaking
    5. Other Creative Ways to Show What You Know
    6. Building Your Interviewing Skills
    7. Becoming a Better Interviewee
    8. Summary
  11. CHAPTER 8: Job Offers and Negotiating Compensation
    1. A Cautionary Tale (or, Don't Do This!)
    2. Understanding Compensation and Salary
    3. The Job Offer Process
    4. Evaluating a Job Offer
    5. Why Negotiate Your Job Offer?
    6. Preparing to Negotiate
    7. Negotiation Dos and Don'ts
    8. You Didn't Negotiate! Is It Too Late?
    9. Additional Resources
    10. Final Thoughts—It's Okay to Want (and Ask for) Money
    11. Summary
    12. Note
  12. CHAPTER 9: When Times Get Tough
    1. The Need for Grit
    2. The Problem with “Twice as Good”
    3. Failure
    4. Impostor Syndrome
    5. Bias
    6. Tokenism and Being “The Only”
    7. Bullying
    8. Lack of Support and Help
    9. The Importance of Mental Health
    10. Allies and When They Fall Short
    11. Summary
    12. Note
  13. CHAPTER 10: The Importance and Joy of Giving Back
    1. Why Give Back
    2. How to Give Back
    3. Summary
  14. Index
  15. End User License Agreement
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