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Busting Myths: Femininity & Thriving in Tech

Busting Myths: Femininity & Thriving in Tech

FromTech Is The New Black (With Cyrus)


Busting Myths: Femininity & Thriving in Tech

FromTech Is The New Black (With Cyrus)

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Jan 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

? Ready to shatter glass ceilings and redefine femininity in tech? ? Cassandre Jones, a beacon of grace and ambition, joins us to bust myths about thriving in the tech world! ??‍? From gracing the runways to conquering the boardrooms of Google, Cassandre shares her inspiring journey of resilience, rejections, and relentless pursuit of her tech dream job.Ever felt like tech is a boys' club, or that your femininity might not fit in the cutthroat tech sales environment? Think again! Cassandre defies the odds, proving that your softness is your STRENGTH in tech. ?? Dive into her story and pick up the golden nuggets of wisdom she's dropping. ?✨? Are you a woman questioning your place in tech? Do you have a drive that just won't quit? Cassandre's tale is YOUR sign to seize every opportunity! ?? Plus, hear about the INCREDIBLE benefits of working in tech that go beyond the paycheck. Six months maternity leave with 100% pay? Yes, please! ??‍?‍?? Want to follow in Cassandre's footsteps and score your dream tech job? Check out Course Careers boot camp! Use code CYRUS50 for an EXTRA $50 off, making your investment only $449. No extra fees, just pure knowledge to launch you into a lucrative tech career! ??? Drop us a comment and let us know your thoughts! Are you ready to embrace your femininity and conquer tech? If Cassandre did it, so can YOU! ?? #TechJobs #SalesTraining #WomenInTechP.S. Don't forget to hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and the BELL icon to stay updated with more stories and tips on thriving in the tech industry. Your feedback and engagement fuel our mission! ??Instagram: @cassandre.sylvainCHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction1:15 - Guest Introduction: Cassandre Jones2:58 - Breaking Into Tech Sales9:15 - Overcoming Unemployment Before Tech Sales11:16 - Handling 100+ Job Rejections18:16 - Google Interview Insights20:14 - Course Careers Partnership21:30 - Lessons from a 9-Year Relationship23:55 - Relationship Evolution Over Time28:35 - Embracing Singleness: Cassandre's Learnings34:15 - Scaling a Career in Tech35:17 - Cassandre's Role at Google38:45 - Google Employee Benefits43:14 - Femininity in Tech Sales46:40 - Perseverance: Google Rejection Stories48:50 - Google My Business Explained48:54 - Patience in SEO StrategyLet us know what questions you want us to ask our future tech guests and what kind of guests we should interview.Got any questions? Click Here To Check Out ALL Recommended Bootcamps, Discounts & FAQshttps://direct.me/imjustcyrusHere are the 2 bootcamps we most recommend! 1. Careerist (the bootcamp I chose) These courses are 6 weeks long, virtual and are 8pm - 10:30pm Sun- Thur (Eastern). They record their classes In case you miss any. They are not partnered with tech companies, but they fix your resume & LinkedIn to industry standards and they assist you with finding jobs to apply to - in order to help set you up on interviews. They also do interview coaching & provide really good interview cheat sheets. They’re about $5k, but I have a $300 discount link that you use with their sales too! The discount Is attached to the link automatically.Careerist Discount Link: ?https://crst.co/cyrus2. CourseCareers is self paced. You can finish it in 3 weeks or 3 months. They offer tech sales roles only & are partnered with tech companies, so they’re usually able to get you a tech career quickly or a paid internship (up to $21/hr) while you wait to get hired on. They only offer courses for people in North America. They’re just $449 with my discount code that gives you $50 off! Discount Code: Cyrus50CourseCareers Website Here ??https://coursecareers.com/ref/8071/Keep me posted on your journey! Instagram: @Imjustcyrus | @TechIsTheNewBlack Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46FZVPyI8FD6tkDyY3oX-gInterested in being a guest or recommending a guest?! We are looking for more guests who are Startup founders, senior level and tech influencers! If you fit this category, fill out our guest request form here: https://www.techisthenewblack.com/Pod
Released:
Jan 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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At Tech Is The New Black we interview dope people in tech who can give crazy insights into this industry. We'll reveal tech news, inventions, companies, careers and trends, all with the purpose of helping you scale your career and business with technology.