[EP 1] Breaking into Tech with Cassidy Williams-Song

[EP 1] Breaking into Tech with Cassidy Williams-Song

Cassidy Williams-Song (@cassidoo) is the Head of Developer Voice Programs at Amazon and the brilliant brain behind the official Scrabble keyboard cap set.  Previously a Software Engineer & Developer Evangelist at Venmo; she graduated with 10 job offers, after 5 internships in her 4 years in college! Get to know more about Cassidy as she shares her insight on finding your place in tech, building relationships and communities.  In this episode you'll hear about:  * Developer Evangelism, Evangelists & Advocates  * What it’s like to apply for internships and jobs in tech  * How to find a mentor  * How to showcase your skills and build on what you already have  * How to maintain your confidence when applying for a job, even in the face of rejection  * How to use job rejections to your advantage * The importance of putting your whole self out there, whether online or in the workplace  * How to get the most out of the Grace Hopper: Women in Computing Conference  ➡️ alifewellhacked.com