In this episode, Hannah Zhang, also known as @careerhannah, breaks down everything you need to know to pivot your career into tech.
Hannah shares practical insights and personal experiences from her own career transition -from investment banking to tech- from explaining various roles in tech, navigating internal and external job shifts, and the value of getting an MBA.
If you're feeling stuck in your current role or curious about making the leap into tech, this episode is for you!
We cover:
CHAPTERS:
1:06 – Intro + welcome
2:30 – Hannah’s early career lesson: It's okay not to have it all figured out
6:10 – Knowing when and how to pivot your career
11:27 – Breaking into tech: Tips and entry roles
19:59 – Specific roles to target in tech for generalists
24:18 – Practical strategies for internal job pivots
30:33 – Hard career truths: When NOT to pivot
35:39 – Overcoming the fear of being seen as a job hopper
42:28 – Is an MBA worth it? Hannah's honest insights
46:11 – Essential negotiation strategies for women
52:49 – Hannah's best piece of career advice
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