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WTM Aba Breakfast: Tech Career: Reaching Goals ...

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December 30, 2023

WTM Aba Breakfast: Tech Career: Reaching Goals and Gaining Experiences

In this session, we explored:

- Career goals and how to define SMART goals for your tech aspirations.
- Actionable steps to move you from "here" to landing your dream tech job.
- The secrets to building your tech network and leveraging connections.
- Consistency and erseverance that fuels success stories in the tech world.

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December 30, 2023
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  1. Aba Who is this session for? 01 03 02 Tech

    Enthusiasts Newbies Anyone looking to transition into a tech career
  2. Aba Why are Career Goals so Crucial? 01 03 02

    Direction and Purpose Motivation and Drive Progress Tracking and Evaluation 04 Personal Fulfillment and Satisfaction
  3. • Specific: Set SMART Goals Aba Goals should be clear

    and well-defined • Measurable: Goals should be quantifiable so you can track your progress
  4. • Specific: Set SMART Goals Aba Goals should be clear

    and well-defined • Measurable: Goals should be quantifiable so you can track your progress • Achievable: Goals should be challenging but attainable.
  5. • Specific: Set SMART Goals Aba Goals should be clear

    and well-defined • Measurable: Goals should be quantifiable so you can track your progress • Achievable: Goals should be challenging but attainable. • Relevant: Goals should align with your interests and career aspirations.
  6. • Specific: Set SMART Goals Aba Goals should be clear

    and well-defined • Measurable: Goals should be quantifiable so you can track your progress • Achievable: Goals should be challenging but attainable. • Relevant: Goals should align with your interests and career aspirations. • Time-Bound: Goals should have a clear deadline.
  7. Aba Gaining Experiences 01 03 02 Volunteering Contribute to Open

    Source Internships or part-time projects 04 Hackathons and Coding competitions 05 Collaborate with Peers
  8. Aba A little jaraa.. • Time management • Patience •

    Persistence • Curiosity (Curiosity killed the cat, you’re not a cat. Ask questions) ~Designe Chi
  9. Content slide - Embrace growth. There’s no pressure for you

    to know everything all at once so please be easy on yourself and give yourself room to grow. - Acknowledge the goals you achieve, no matter how inconsequential you think they are. - Document your processes and focus on your strengths.
  10. Aba

  11. Aba Thank you! For questions you can send me a

    DM on Twitter via @lamouresparus or you send an email to [email protected]