How to Stay Relevant & Resilient: Overcoming Ageism in Tech
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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:
- The steps you can take to stay in tech
- Strategies for staying relevant through the changes in tech
Meet The Speaker
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.
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Q&A
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I have a 2 year gap and planning to job search now when I'm 40+. How do I explain that
By: Sindhu, Product ManagerPosted on 2021-02-24 -
How could we re-enter the IT world/workplace dominated by males?
By: Sophie, Risk ManagerPosted on 2021-02-24 -
Ageism in tech can be really subtle. How do you recognize when it’s happening?
By: AndrewPosted on 2021-02-24 -
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...
By: HannahPosted on 2021-02-24 -
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 ?
By: Seema, Backend DeveloperPosted on 2021-02-24 -
Can you speak on tech sales roles and the culture for women in 35+ range?
By: Brittany, ExecutivePosted on 2021-02-24 -
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?
By: Zairina, Program ManagerPosted on 2021-02-24 -
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!
By: Analía, Software EngineeringPosted on 2021-02-23 -
How can I support my older workforce so as not to loose their institutional knowledge and enable them to embrace new technologies?
By: JenniferPosted on 2021-02-23 -
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?
By: Laxmi, Technical Program Project ManagerPosted on 2021-02-23 -
Please share any tips for women 40+ looking to make a career transition into tech/design from a non-tech background.
By: Theresa, UX UIPosted on 2021-02-23 -
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...
By: Kendra, Customer ServicePosted on 2021-02-23 -
What of you have left tech for a few years and wanting to come back in our older age?
By: Kelly, OtherPosted on 2021-02-23 -
Many relevant questions, which mirror my own, regarding hiring for those who are 42-plus. Looking forward to the conversation, Lisa!
By: Dodie, ExecutivePosted on 2021-02-23 -
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?
By: Maricris, Retirement specialistPosted on 2021-02-22 -
Q1)Is there any QA manager, scrum master, agile coach roles available ? Q2)I live in Montreal Canada.Can I work remotely ?
By: Suprava, QA ManagerPosted on 2021-02-22 -
Someone already post a question I have in mind already. Thank you.
By: Marisa, IT Support SpecialistPosted on 2021-02-22 -
Are there any customers service positions open?
By: KaylaPosted on 2021-02-22 -
How do you transition into a tech career when you are mid-career?
By: Vanessa, Program/Project ManagerPosted on 2021-02-22 -
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...
By: JoAnnPosted on 2021-02-22 -
Is it even worth it to change careers into tech if you're already in your forties?
By: Laura, Science and EducationPosted on 2021-02-22 -
How do you convince an employer that being older with diverse experience and years of relevant skills are actually advantage in the workplace?
By: Madelyn, Finance and Analytics ProfessionalPosted on 2021-02-22 -
Do tech certifications matter?
By: Sandy, Product ManagerPosted on 2021-02-22 -
How do you counteract ageism in a job search?
By: Ali, Development ManagerPosted on 2021-02-22 -
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...
By: Susan, ConsultantPosted on 2021-02-21 -
What advice do you have for people who are over 50 and thinking of entering the field?
By: JeanPosted on 2021-02-21 -
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.
By: Denise, Customer ServicePosted on 2021-02-20 -
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...
By: Leslie, MarketerPosted on 2021-02-20 -
How do you convince potential bosses younger than you, that your experience is relevant to their projects?
By: Javaughn, Community ManagerPosted on 2021-02-19 -
What's your advice for someone changing careers after 41?
By: KeliniaPosted on 2021-02-19 -
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?
By: Miriam, Software EngineeringPosted on 2021-02-19 -
How do I handle all my years of experience on my resume when I’m advised to only list 10 years of work experience?
By: CathyPosted on 2021-02-18 -
What are some examples of what a candidate can do with their personal development in order to stand out for an open position?
By: JuliePosted on 2021-02-18 -
Do you have any recommendations for someone past her "Medicare birthday" but not ready to stop working?
By: Patricia, Automation EngineerPosted on 2021-02-18 -
What is the best way to demonstrate we are still relevant after 40?
By: Cher, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2021-02-18 -
How old is too old to start in tech? Am I going to be sidelined quickly for being over 41?
By: Sandy, Project managerPosted on 2021-02-18 -
Any advice for non engineering candidates?
By: Christine, Talent ManagementPosted on 2021-02-18
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