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Swarnima Radhakrishnan
April 27, 2022
CallRail

5 Tips on Pivoting to a Tech Career with a Non-Traditional Background

Insight from CallRail’s Amanda Raymond

If you ask any of Amanda Raymond’s friends, family members, or colleagues, they’d all agree that she embodies living life to the fullest.

The Staff Engineer at CallRail is currently exploring the great American outdoors in a custom camper which doubles as her portable office. And when she’s not showcasing her coding skills at work, she’s busy exploring, kayaking, solo hiking, or making repairs on her house with wheels. “Everyday something breaks, so I'm learning how to be an electrician, learning how to be a plumber, and everyday I have to learn something new,” she says cheerfully.

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Katherine Plumhoff
March 28, 2022
Raytheon Technologies

The 3 Transferable Skills that Helped Raytheon Technologies’ Sierra Weaver Pivot From Communications to Cybersecurity

As a Cybersecurity DOD Collateral Alt. Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), it’s easy for Sierra to lose track of time at work because she loves learning, and her field is constantly refreshing itself with new tools, technology, and processes to stay up-to-date on.

Sierra Weaver’s boss at Raytheon Technologies keeps a good eye on the entire team to ensure no one is overworking themselves.

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Rob Ribar
July 13, 2020
Flexport, Inc.

Watch Our Virtual Event with Flexport's Leaders

This June 2020, PowerToFly partnered with Flexport, the first digitized operating system for global trade, to present a virtual event focused on a timely topic: career progressions and pivots.

During our virtual event with Flexport's Head of Learning & Development and two employees who pivoted careers we discussed inspiring your career search and gaining the tools to get where you're going. Flexport also led our attendees through an illuminating activity where you planned your own retirement party followed by breakout discussions.

WATCH THE VIRTUAL EVENT HERE

Speakers from Flexport included:

  • Sarah Gehrki, Director, People Programs and Chief of Staff to Head of People
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She Was Hired After Attending A PowerToFly Event - Here Are Her Tips
Lauren Hagerty
October 22, 2018
Dow Jones Company

She Was Hired After Attending A PowerToFly Event - Here Are Her Tips

A Q&A with Rachel Cohen, A Software Engineer At Dow Jones

Rachel is talking to PowerToFly members at 3pm ET Today, Monday November 11th at 3pm ET. Sign up now for free!

Rachel Cohen, a Software Engineer at Dow Jones, spent the first decade of her career in journalism and recently landed the career of her dreams after attending a PowerToFly event! If you're currently pivoting your career, in the trenches of a coding bootcamp, amidst your first technical interview, or have been rejected once or twice, don't be discouraged!

"The letdowns and rejections are experiences that will make you better in every aspect," Rachel says. Keep reading to hear more about Rachel's journey and if you're interested in learning more about careers at Dow Jones? Click here to 'Follow' them on PowerToFly!

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