The Tech Cornr: Building a Multifaceted career beyond coding. Microsoft Azure application process, navigating your career from tech's big sister: Hosanna part 1

Glowing in Tech

In this episode of Glowing in Tech, host Amber and Jessie are joined by Hosanna, an Azure specialist at Microsoft and the founder of TheTechCornr. Hosanna shares her journey into the tech industry and discusses the importance of increasing diversity in the field. She also talks about her platform and how it aims to inspire and educate women about opportunities in tech. Tune in to hear Hosanna's story and her impact on others in the industry.

During the pandemic, Hosanna launched theTechCornr platform with the goal of empowering women to pursue careers in the tech industry. With a strong passion for diversity and inclusion, the speaker had actively participated in panels and discussions on the topic.

Hosanna aims to showcase not only tech-related topics but also other aspects of her life, such as her wedding and their home, in order to build a community of multifaceted women. She's intending to release an ebook in the near future, focusing on starting a successful career. While the ebook will contain tech-focused content, it will also cover broader subjects beyond technical skills, including office politics, appropriate attire, effective communication with managers, and other essential skills for professional women.

[00:01:00] Tech industry offers diverse opportunities.

[00:05:11] Tech career path: programming to client-facing roles.

[00:09:29] Longevity at Microsoft despite challenges.

[00:07:09] Notorious tech company application process.

[00:09:54] Staying at one company.

[00:12:14] New technologies and learning.

[00:13:15] Learning through application is key.

[00:15:56] Changing roles and career growth.

[00:19:52] Building a multifaceted community.

[00:20:45] Transitioning to in-person work.

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