As a startup founder and public speaker, I’ve had a lot of practice meeting people. Here is my strategy for preparing for your first meeting with a potential mentor, and winning them over to start a long-term working relationship. Continue reading My Guide to Winning Over a Potential Mentor
It’s that time of year again! The snow has started to fall and Starbucks is serving drinks in holiday cups and my inbox is filling with invitations to festive parties. I’m excited to bring to you my recommendations for the … Continue reading Trendy Techie’s Geeky Gift Guide & Giveaway 2017
Tried and tested through my experience as a Computer Science undergrad, here is my foolproof 3-step study plan. Continue reading Trendy Techie’s Exam Survival Guide
A hallmark of a job in technology, the freedom to work from home can be a dream come true. But in the comfort of your own home, it can get too comfortable, and productivity can start to slip away. During the last three … Continue reading Trendy Techie’s Guide to Working Remotely: Staying Motivated When Your Home is Your Workplace
Merry merry everyone! The holidays are upon us like a pack of robot reindeer, racing down the highways, charging up your driveway, and knocking down your door with all the force of Santa Claus after he’s eaten all your cookies. Whether you’ve got your shopping done … Continue reading Trendy Techie’s Guide to the 10 BEST Geeky Gifts of 2016
Today’s modern office is anywhere the employee is – at home, in a coffee shop, at the library, and even on the plane. As technology advances and erases the limitations of physical distance, companies are trusting their employees to work from home offices. Continue reading Should You Work from Home? What to Consider Before Committing to a Remote Role
The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing is the Mecca for women in technology. Taking place in Houston this year, GHC will attract 15,000 attendees for three days jam-packed with hundreds of technical sessions, career talks, company events, and research presentations … Continue reading Trendy Techie’s Guide to the Grace Hopper Celebration
