Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology

Ex GovTech VP 🇺🇸 Diversity Speaker🗣WFH Career Advice🏠 Asian Tiger Mom👩‍👦See👇 for 🚀

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

Nobody wakes up in the AM, and says, "I WANT TO DO WRONG TODAY.”

It does NOT excuse bad decisions, BUT we can try to avoid judging ISOLATED moments.

Be gentler & kinder to our mistakes.❤️

We can wake up brand new, and start all over again.

#mondaythoughts #MondayMotivation

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

#BreakingIntoTech
If you have no prior experience or come from a nontraditional background, build projects. Put them on your resume, LinkedIn, in cover letters and/or anywhere to help employers fill in the gap of your technical comptetency and job qualifications

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

#BreakingIntoTech
Be realistic on where you want to be in the tech space. This will help set forth the first step into obtaining your dream role. It will answers questions like, "What relevant skills do I currently have? and 'What technicial skills do I still need to learn?"

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

#BreakingIntoTech
Start from the bottom up. Find a way to get your foot in the door through any position, even if it's an administrative job. From here, you can network, build relationships, ask to take up responsbilities and the skills needed to reach your goals.

[Blind @JoinBlind]

Previous comp: $30k

New comp at Googe: $232k
Sign-on: $15k
Salary: $120k
Stock: $80k
Target Bonus: $18k

"that cheesy 'couldn't have done it without Blind' thing is real"

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

We can be more than Assistants, Clerks, Coordinators, Specialists, or even Supervisors and Managers. We can be VPs and CEOs. We exist and we can get here without stepping on anyone. ❤️ #iseeyou #ihearyou #igotyou #diversitymatters #genderequity #BIPOCinTech

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

The way THIS BOSS reacted to a RESIGNATION made this @Apple worker say: "I would just rage quit" 😲😐https://t.co/quqQuLgQSq via @LinkedIn

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

I have two brothers. One is an ex felon (who made mistakes after Mom died when he was 14 and I was 17) and one is a veteran (who served 2 tours of Iraq). They're both good guys and deserve opportunities. There are companies out there that want to hire https://t.co/OKo2kNQRCV[...]

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

A security clearance is one of the best ways to ensure career safety (never be unemployed) and high salary. Find out how much they're worth. #clearancejob #jobs #governmentjobs #securityclearance https://t.co/1X8CfmgBCG

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

You might spend more time reading this tweet than a recruiter will spend reading your resume. #resume #careeradvice https://t.co/AdDihyyleK

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

My favorite hack for getting your resume to HR and bypass the recruiting software. #jobsearch #careerhack https://t.co/Bd0Xaiglan

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

The quickest way to a raise doesn't involve a meeting with your manager. #career #careeradvice https://t.co/n5VolG3H6w

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

The Ultimate Top 10 Best Certifications in 2020: Which ones are really worth it? #certifications #pmi #aws
https://t.co/J0teFJ85yb

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

Microsoft is well-known for certifying Engineers and Developers. But there are plenty of other certs they offer that don't require you to build complex computer systems. #certifications #training #career https://t.co/iXEpGUz8sz

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

I love the tech industry for its lack of degree requirements (mostly), low training costs, and high income. You don't even need to write code to be successful in it either. Here's a tech #career that you can launch with no degree or experience, but https://t.co/ZqFrl9vYZs[...]

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

Some of the fastest growing #jobs in America are in the #solar industry. Sales positions can pull as much as $300k 😲. How's that for a #salary? https://t.co/91PS0tluz1

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

Can you get a $100K+ Federal Job without a degree? #governmentjobs #salary
https://t.co/Bvs3oBYmbf

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

When you bridge a niche, you can demand an exteremely high salary. And if you're in tech, there's not even a degree requirement and $300k is an achievable number. #salary #jobs #career #ComputerScience https://t.co/9rNB2gZccC

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

When you're just starting out, focus on earning skills, not money. Those skills will help launch you towards higher earnings in a few years. #entrylevel #experience #salary https://t.co/28ZHAaF4IO

[Cathryn Patterson | Diversity & Technology @icathryntech]

If you've got a job interview coming up, make sure you're prepared. Job hunting is a full-time job and this is part of your job description! #jobsearch #jobinterview https://t.co/VOaCB34AbD