Byte Size Breakdown: Transforming Your Liberal Arts Experience Into a Tech Career
Caroline Karanja and Erin Verbeck-Lane (software engineer) break down their journey of from studying liberal arts to entering a career in technology. So often when we think of tech, we forget how much of an asset people are to the development of new products and services. Having a background in liberal arts or humanities is one way of bridging the gap between tech and the people who use it.
Some topics we covered:
Tech companies are becoming more intentional about creating a positive social impact (environmental, women-empowerment, racial equity, etc.)
Skills like communication, research, critical thinking, and having an innovative lens are all transferable to your tech career
New and unique academic backgrounds mean creative design solutions
Getting tech education doesn’t only mean a STEM degree
Looking beyond the resume - there’s value beyond traditional tech skills
Watch for more advice and answers to these questions:
What led you into your tech career?
How do you transfer your liberal arts skills into your work with technology?
How do you grow your experience and knowledge around tech skills?
How do you apply your knowledge of people and society to your work in tech?
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