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How Audible’s Kathy Le Transitioned to Tech from Health and Fitness

PowerToFly

And when she isn’t training her body, she’s training her mind by learning new skills as a Software Development Engineer 1 at Audible. We sat down with her to learn about her challenging, yet rewarding transition into the engineering field. It's a nonprofit based out in Boston called Resilient Coders,” explains Kathy.

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Being Strategic with LinkedIn Connections

BlueWave Resource Partners

and then ask about potential openings and interview opportunities. LinkedIn is a great way to get to know people professionally while also connecting with them on a personal level (ex: you went to the same school, interested in the same groups, or volunteered at a nonprofit you support). Connect with a personal note. Ask about it!).

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Meet the trailblazing women behind Slack's productivity platform for customer companies

PowerToFly

So, in honor of International Women’s Day, we’d like to recognize a few of the women leaders driving innovation in engineering, marketing, and research at Slack and Salesforce. The following interviews have been condensed and edited for clarity. Having dinner with her family is non-negotiable. Even if it means waking up at 3 a.m.,

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Best Work-From-Home Companies 2020

PowerToFly

We've put together a list of the best work-from-home companies for 2020 to help you find a job that will give you the flexibility you crave, while avoiding the common pitfalls of some remote jobs ( scams , limited support/resources/benefits, poor communication, etc.). What They Do.

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How a Teenager's Viral Post Points to a Huge Hiring Opportunity

Linkedin Talent Blog

If you’re looking for a software engineer, for example, an ideal candidate should be able to analyze the needs of the user, as well as design, test, and develop software. Your company might benefit from pairing with outside organizations to source talent. Rethink interviews to assess practical skills, rather than social skills.

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12 Companies Ramping Up Their Diversity & Inclusion Efforts - and How You Can Too

Glassdoor for Employers

A company with a great culture, work/life balance, benefits, people, and bright future." - Current Employee. Benefits are great and the company is true to their values in every way." - Current Employee. What Employees Say: "Great benefits for compensation and health." - Current Employee. into Slack's engineering teams.

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5 Ways to Support and Hire More Indigenous Workers

Linkedin Talent Blog

Recognize cultural differences To make Indigenous candidates feel welcome and comfortable during the recruiting and interview process, it’s important to practice inclusivity, recognize cultural differences, and implement an equity mindset. In Australia, check out Aboriginal Employment Strategy , a nonprofit recruitment service.

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