

In ‘Decoding Career Advancement’, attendees walk away inspired to own their career development and finally know how. Alli shares what she learned during her 20-year career in technology and her year-long study of career advancement. She breaks down the five skills we all need to advance, and...
In ‘Decoding Career Advancement’, attendees walk away inspired to own their career development and finally know how. Alli shares what she learned during her 20-year career in technology and her year-long study of career advancement. She breaks down the five skills we all need to advance, and explores how these skills can be incorporated into new behaviors. Attendees leave with new strategies to think about how to navigate their career, two methods of self-advocating ('Always On' and 'The Big Ask'), and best practices for making sure they are being recognized for their great work and seen for their impact.
Alli Young is a Tech Entrepreneur, CEO at The Forem & x-Google Exec. She founded The Forem to unlock opportunities for women across disruptive brands and Fortune 1000 organizations and as CEO, she oversees all aspects of The Forem, including corporate training and Executive Coaching. Alli’s personal mission is to move 1M women into leadership by 2030.
How to get to find employers that abide by the ADA guidelines? I have never found an employer willing to give a reasonable accommodation.
- how to overcome the challenges of being a women in tech? - how to keep self-motivated when you don’t see any progress in your carreer?
how to naturally handle bullies at work- they can sometimes lead you to lose your confidence
Advice on job search for people starting their tech careers during this pandemic with no professional experience.
Who are the medium and large companies that have impressed you the most that you would love to work for/ highly recommend reaching out to now and over the course of the year?
How to handle the "ADHD" feeling of trying to enroll into all kinds of available online courses, aiming to learn more skills than you have bandwidth to? Any tips on prioritizing and selecting the...
How can we get an opportunity to become an executive coach and work remotely given current world situation?
Share your insight on how to position yourself for success while hunting for a position during this pandemic.
Is there a preferred resume template over others?
How to advance a career after rejoining the work after a long break as one starts from scratch for first job after a break?
How did you find your passion at work or the role that was best fitting for you? I struggle to find “my dream job” or what I really want to be doing in the workforce.
Is a degree matters when it comes to career advancement? I changed my career at some point. And I don't have even a bachelor's degree in the area where I am working now (UX Design), only associate...
How would you recommend someone over 40 approach a much needed career change? Do you recommend taking more advance computer classes, networking, updating skills, relocating, or even changing...
How do you make sure as you self-advocate that is done in way so it is not perceived negatively - bragging.
How would you suggest applying these methods to a career change?
How to recognize when to continue to fight for improving your position within an organization, and when to look elsewhere?
What can you do to be noticed by the CEO above and beyond doing your job well?
Have you ever missed a job opportunity and still regret it?
Regrets in your career and advice
How to make your work visible in the company when you do not have a manager that supports your career growth?
As a product designer, I think it should be equally visible in a product focus company. But in lots of case, company is giving engineer more attention. What's your advice for designer at this situation.
Whats the best path for a newbie entrepreneur to grow/scale their business? There are so many options these days!
How do you advance when you've hit the company hierarchy 'ceiling'. I'm a marketing team lead in a tech company, but there is no CMO or person above me. I don't know where to go from here.
How do I map out my career?
Does these skills also apply to people who are consultants?
Is there a specific question you have for the speaker? Let us know!