SisterCodes

Bring it on back ~ we're back with our 2nd episode post-hiatus! Today we're talking about how we're redefining mid-career goals and expectations. We discuss how our values around career has evolved over the years, and what we're really looking for now. Ashley discusses her most recent job search and how the landscape of tech has changed lately with the numerous layoffs.

Send us any questions you have for us: life, career, video games - we'll have a Q&A episode coming up soon! Thank you all for listening :)

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Ever wondered what you should *really* be looking for in a first job? Today we dive into the questions you should ask and the things you should look for in your first role after school. 

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We have some exciting news to share .... Ashley found a new job!! In the last year, both of us have left behind our first full time software engineering jobs and we want to share with you the things that you should consider before joining in on the #GreatResignation.

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We've heard it a 100 times but really what does make a good developer? Today we dive into our thoughts on the qualities and skills that make someone a good developer! Agree or disagree? Let us know! We want to hear your thoughts on what makes a good developer!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR and welcome back to SisterCodes SEASON 3!! ✨ We are so excited to bring you a whole new season of sistercodes. First up: short term vs. long term content - tiktok/reels vs YouTube. In this episode we discuss what types of content creation make us feel more fulfilled, feeling the need to create something that's attention-grabbing in the first 5 seconds, and the benefits of deleting Instagram. Also fun mentions: quoting fleabag, the meme where you're consuming 5 forms of media to prevent a single thought from occurring, trying not to fall when hiking/trip over a rock, and the scariness/fun of being left alone with your thoughts when you put down your phone!!

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Have you ever wondered how to find a mentor? What questions to ask them? How to navigate finding a mentor virtually? We answer all this and more on today's episode of SisterCodes!

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Kaylee started a new job at Squarespace (woo!!!) 🥳 In this episode of SisterCodes we're talking about Kaylee's new job, month-long break where she recovered from burnout, and overworking. We know it's been a while since we uploaded (we've both been super busy!) but we hope you enjoy this episode of SisterCodes! 

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Today on SisterCodes we're talking with Mikaela Caron - manufacturing engineer turned iOS developer! She's telling us all the details of her previous manufacturing engineering job, how she prepared for her transition into mobile development, and so much more!

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Code reviews are so critical to leveling up your skills as a developer and making sure that only the highest quality code is released into production systems. Whether you're a coding veteran or just starting your first job - we talk about how to be a good code reviewer, making the most of having your code reviewed, and naming conventions.

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Today we bring you another episode of SisterCodes chats! We bring you up to speed on how we're feeling ONE YEAR into the pandemic, our basement renovations, and more! 

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It's really common in tech to undergo a "re-org" where your team is re-organized depending on changing priorities. We talk about how we are dealing with our new organizations as well as some best practices on how to make the most of a rapidly changing situation.

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Have you ever felt like you don't belong in tech? We're talking all about Imposter Syndrome today - what it is, when we've felt it and how we combat it. 

We're changing it up this week and bringing to you the first of SisterCodes chats where we share what's going on in our lives - the good, the bad, and what we're looking forward to in the month upcoming. Today we discuss hobbies - Ashley finished making a dress!, 30-day yoga challenges and more.

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Have you ever wondered if the only option after graduating is to start a job? We're sharing our experience taking a break after graduating the pros, cons, and things you should consider. Plus, we share our thoughts on going back for higher educational degrees and our perspectives on whether it's worth it.

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Today we are featuring our second ever guest on SisterCodes - Sam Taylor! Sam is a published author of The Coding Workbook and also a technical curriculum developer. We talk with her today all about publishing her book and her work blending her passions for education and technology.

If you're preparing for a career in tech here are some things about tech culture you should know. We discuss the ups and downs of tech "culture" and the ways you can prevent yourself from falling into a culture trap!

Today we talk about claiming your online digital identity in the form of your personal brand - how it can help you land your next job as well as tips for establishing brand identity.

Sistercodes is very active on Instagram and we wanted to do a whole episode dedicated to the women in tech IG community! The #WIT IG community is so supportive, kind, and uplifting and we are both so thankful for all the friends and support we've received through this community. Thank you all for supporting our podcast and we hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season!

We spill the tea on someone trying to steal credit for founding the Women in Computer Science Society at her university. Hear what happened to Ashley, how she dealt with it, and tips on how to deal with someone else stealing your work.

Ashley started her job! We discuss her experience starting a software engineering job as a new grad and share our advice on the things you should know when starting a job (especially given most companies are still virtual!).

Don't know what presents to buy for the holidays? We've got you covered! In this episode of sistercodes we're sharing our favorite tech products - mostly from small, women-owned businesses! It's so important to shop local, especially this year, and we encourage you to support small businesses that are women-owned and/or owned by POC.

How many ads do you see per day? In 1970 it was 500-1600 ads per day, in 2007 around 5,000 per day, and in 2020 it's estimated that a person sees 6,000-10,000 ads per day. In this episode of sistercodes, we're talking about the effects of encountering so many ads per day and ways you can limit the personalized ads you see. We also talk about the new Instagram layout (swapped activity with shopping tab), adblocker recommendations, and running ads as content creators. 

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On this episode of sistercodes, we're talking about taboo topics in tech! We discuss normalizing salary discussions among coworkers, saying no to opportunities that don't align with your interests and values, setting boundaries for work and life, and taking all your sick days whether for mental or physical health.

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Accessibility in tech is incredibly important - how can we start building inclusive products without considering everyone's experiences? Today we speak with our first ever guest speaker - Victoria Berkowitz. Victoria will talk about how able-bodied developers can bring an inclusive and accessibility mindset to the products their building, the ways that companies can support accessibility, and so much more. 

Did you know that women make 82 cents for every one dollar men make? One of the main reasons cited for the gender pay gap is that fewer women negotiate their salary. Negotiation can be scary especially if this is your first time negotiating your salary but it's especially important to make sure you're being paid your worth! We talk about our experiences negotiating job offers and asking for raises.

In this episode of sister codes, we're talking about software engineering tools you use in the tech industry! From Agile and SCRUM practices to Git and software version control, we're covering it all.  

JIRA, IntelliJ vs. VSCode, Confluence, Git vs. SVN, Outlook, Zoom vs. Teams vs. Hangouts

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Is your phone listening to you? Just how much personal data are Google and Facebook collecting on you and selling to advertisers? How can you improve your data privacy online?

In this episode of sistercodes we're discussing data privacy and regulation and everything that comes along with it. We're talking about the tradeoff between a free platform and giving away your personal data, bringing regulation into tech with laws like GDPR, and ways that you can improve your data privacy online.

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What does it mean to be a woman of color?

Today we'll be talking about the term women of color, our own identities, and our experiences as multiracial women in tech.

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