

How old is old? In tech, it's 41. Staying relevant and resilient in an industry that is all about change can be challenging, but in this chat we'll talk about a simple formula that you can use to get all the jobs and stay in tech as long as you'd like.
You’ll walk away from this chat...
How old is old? In tech, it's 41. Staying relevant and resilient in an industry that is all about change can be challenging, but in this chat we'll talk about a simple formula that you can use to get all the jobs and stay in tech as long as you'd like.
You’ll walk away from this chat with:
Lisa Shissler Smith is an Engineering Manager at Zapier and a Director for Women Who Code. She lives near Raleigh, NC with her husband and their 5 children. She is passionate about inclusion and diversity and has spoken to groups large and small about recruiting and retention. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, video games, desk dancing, and all things small.
@lisadsmith on Twitter / smithwebsmith on LinkedIn.
I have a 2 year gap and planning to job search now when I'm 40+. How do I explain that
How could we re-enter the IT world/workplace dominated by males?
Ageism in tech can be really subtle. How do you recognize when it’s happening?
What would you have done differently earlier in your career in order to prepare for the ageism you've experienced in your 40s? In my experience, I've seen a lot of women dealing with ageism...
I enjoy problem solving so tech and engineering has been a great fit. Besides management what is the best way to decide and pivot into a different tech role ?
Can you speak on tech sales roles and the culture for women in 35+ range?
I am 45 years old and has been in the same industry for 15 years (fintech). Is it too late to change industry and perhaps my role?
I'm 42 year old, senior developer, Spanish speaker and English student. I'm looking for a new specialization in my career. What specialization do you recommend? Thanks!
How can I support my older workforce so as not to loose their institutional knowledge and enable them to embrace new technologies?
How do we address interviewers who can see age or also google our age today ? Are there companies that may be more committed to this aspect?
Please share any tips for women 40+ looking to make a career transition into tech/design from a non-tech background.
Yet another question regarding experience. Looking for a Customer Service/Success position but only one position has been in a tech company. How do I [we] show that in past positions that were not...
What of you have left tech for a few years and wanting to come back in our older age?
Many relevant questions, which mirror my own, regarding hiring for those who are 42-plus. Looking forward to the conversation, Lisa!
When you have been at a company for 1.5 years and you have't gotten a raise because of favoritism, how do you overcome that?
Q1)Is there any QA manager, scrum master, agile coach roles available ? Q2)I live in Montreal Canada.Can I work remotely ?
Someone already post a question I have in mind already. Thank you.
Are there any customers service positions open?
How do you transition into a tech career when you are mid-career?
As I approach the age of 60, I am not ready to stop working but do need to find something new. Due to my number of years in the workforce, my experience in some specific technologies is dusty so...
Is it even worth it to change careers into tech if you're already in your forties?
How do you convince an employer that being older with diverse experience and years of relevant skills are actually advantage in the workplace?
Do tech certifications matter?
How do you counteract ageism in a job search?
I have management and leadership experience and stay current on tech trends. I'm a software engineer, but my age eliminates me from consideration because by tech standards I'm beyond old, I'm...
What advice do you have for people who are over 50 and thinking of entering the field?
I would love to know more about Lisa and working for Zapier. I tried a few years ago to work for Zapier. But they had already filled all the positions.
As opposed to interviewing at a younger age when my career was starting and more linear, I now have gaps due to life events. I'm not scared of the gaps as they were all productive in their own...
How do you convince potential bosses younger than you, that your experience is relevant to their projects?
What's your advice for someone changing careers after 41?
What would be the best way to transition into a developer role having recently gone through a coding boot camp but with a background in IT and being 40?
How do I handle all my years of experience on my resume when I’m advised to only list 10 years of work experience?
What are some examples of what a candidate can do with their personal development in order to stand out for an open position?
Do you have any recommendations for someone past her "Medicare birthday" but not ready to stop working?
What is the best way to demonstrate we are still relevant after 40?
How old is too old to start in tech? Am I going to be sidelined quickly for being over 41?
Any advice for non engineering candidates?
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