How to break barriers and build a career in tech

Episode #17

In this episode of Launchcast, our Talent Acquisition and People Person, Chrissy Ta, hosts Zachary Novak, Founder and Community Lead at Careers in Tech and Innovation (CITI), and Sara Struthers, who is Manager, Talent Services and Industry Engagement, at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). They talk about the resources available to people trying to make it into the tech industry, things that jobseekers can do to make themselves valuable to companies, and even the soft skills organizations are looking for.

Chapters:

(00:00) Start

(00:25) Introduction

(01:20) Meet Zachary Novak, CITI, and Sara Struthers, SAIT

(04:56) Importance of values and culture in career transitions

(09:21) Managing career trajectories and expectations

(11:38) In-demand roles in the tech industry

(13:20) Why up-skilling is important

(14:37) Soft skills crucial for success

(17:18) Authenticity and purpose are key

(18:28) Canadian work experience requirements vs networking for immigrants

(24:09) Advice for anyone hoping to get into tech

(28:45) Career transitions career stories

(33:00) Wrap up

You can also find us on:

Sara Struthers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarastruthers/

SAIT website: https://www.sait.ca

Zachary Novak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-novak/

CITI website: https://www.careerintech.ca

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