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Women, Diversity and IT Careers

The challenges that women face in an IT career point to wider diversity issues in the IT workplace.

By CDW Expert
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January 22, 2018
Services, Other

I look around. It’s a typical meeting — I am one of maybe four women in a room filled with 40 men. I feel a familiar tinge of isolation as my gaze wanders across the room. Growing up, I knew many girls who were fascinated by technology. Additionally, there are plenty of well-known programs today…

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Mentors: Speaking the Uncomfortable Truths We Need to Hear

IT careers can hinge on heeding honest advice from someone you trust.

By Gary Gauthier
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December 29, 2017
Services, Other

“Shut the h*ll up and listen.” I don’t know if it was because it was provocative or because it was yelled at me, but the above phrase was the first piece of advice from a mentor that I can remember that actually sunk in. At the time, I was a 23-year-old recent college grad with…

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One Woman’s Path to a STEM Career

Following your passion – even when it’s not “typical” of your gender – can lead to a satisfying job.

By CDW Expert
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December 7, 2016
Other

A few years ago at a PTA meeting I attended, there was a request for a volunteer to help sponsor a SMART Girls Club for fourth and fifth grade girls. The club was run by the YWCA and promoted Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to young girls. Despite having two boys, I found myself…

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8 Tips on Improving Your LinkedIn Profile

By Nathan Coutinho
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June 20, 2013
Data Center

LinkedIn has transformed the way we communicate with coworkers, partners and customers. It has changed the way we find professionals and the companies they work for.

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Tips for Those Looking to Work in IT

By Nathan Coutinho
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June 12, 2013
Data Center

The roadmap for breaking into IT consists of many routes. The engineer of today can become the CIO of tomorrow. But, keep in mind; career paths can be filled with twists and turns – especially in today’s world where technology is evolving at light speed.

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