Women in Tech UK

🚀 From childhood curiosity to a career in aerospace – Nikita’s journey at BAE Systems is truly inspiring. Growing up with a passion for taking things apart, she found her way to BAE Systems through a work placement with the Prince’s Trust. Today, she’s thriving as a Production Line Auditor, enjoying stability, growth, and a strong work-life balance. Read her full story to learn how BAE Systems helped her turn passion into purpose 👉 https://buff.ly/3CeIMLa #WomenInTech #BAESystems #CareerJourney #TechCareers #Aerospace #InspiringWomen

There's only one week to go until the Women in Tech Employer Awards 2024! 🎉 It's going to be a night to remember, so don't miss out and be sure to grab your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3X1kCf8 We're excited to see you all there! 🏆 #WITEAwards2024 #WomenInTechAwards

🔍 New Guest Post Alert by Gerrish Legal on the Women in Tech blog! Navigating the GDPR landscape is essential for women in tech, especially with the ICO’s new ICO25 plan setting the course through 2025. This post dives into practical steps for future-proofing your career and staying compliant. Stay ahead, stay informed, and learn how you can align your practices with ICO25. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3NUiJLP #WomenInTech #GDPR #ICO25 #DataPrivacy #TechCompliance

📉 Today, Fawcett Society has announced that Equal Pay Day will fall a day earlier this year. For the first time since 2013, the mean gender pay gap in the UK has widened—a stark reminder of how much work remains in the fight for pay equity. Thier CEO Jemima Olchawski said, "It’s incredibly alarming to see the mean gender pay gap widen in 2024 and shows that without concerted effort most women won’t see equal pay in our working lifetime." #EqualPayDay #GenderPayGap #WomenInTech

🌟 New Blog! Gemma Branney FICRS, Global Director of Purpose & Inclusion at SThree, dives into why gender-balanced tech teams consistently outperform. As we await today’s Autumn Budget, it’s crucial to consider the £63 billion potential impact of diversity in tech. Read Gemma’s insights on how gender balance could drive both innovation and economic growth: https://buff.ly/3YDKpux #WomenInTech #AutumnBudget #DiversityInTech

✨ Feeling held back by imposter syndrome in your job search? You’re not alone! Join us next week for a free webinar, “How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome When Applying for Jobs,” and gain the tools to approach applications with confidence. 🌟 We’ll cover everything from silencing that inner critic to building a results-driven CV, structuring interview answers, and so much more. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn actionable strategies to help you show up as your best self! The CV & Interview Advisors / CVIA Careers / DCS Executive 🗓️ November 6, 2024, at 12 PM (with replay options) 🎟️ Register now to secure your spot - https://buff.ly/3O4qCyx #WomenInTech #ImposterSyndrome #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #Webinar

"I started teaching myself to code towards the end of my degree. I was honestly obsessed from the offset – I was spending so much of my free time working on little personal projects, I could barely believe people got paid to do it!” Katie is a Backend Engineer at Engine by Starling, and she recently gave us her reflections on her career in tech so far, as well as offering some fantastic advice on how we can shift the gender balance in the sector. 💡 Read the full interview with Katie: https://buff.ly/4dYpjvo #WomenInEngineering #WomenInTech

Meet Chichi Nzekwue, Product Owner at IAG Loyalty! ✨ From her unique career journey to balancing life as a new mum, Chichi shares what it's like to innovate in the loyalty sector and build seamless customer experiences. Her story is a must-read for anyone navigating a career in tech! Check out the full interview to learn more about her role and journey: https://buff.ly/4h2pxEB #WomenInTech #IAGLoyalty #CareerJourney #ProductOwner #TechCommunity

Got a job interview coming up? Don't forget your prep! In our latest guest blog, Emily Bray of gives her top 10 tips for acing your tech job interview, including the prep beforehand, questions to ask during and the importance of a follow-up. Give it a read over on our blog: https://buff.ly/4dMZr5t #jobinterviewtips #interviewtips #womenintech

Over the next few weeks, we’re highlighting talented women from the Experian tech teams who leverage data in exciting and impactful ways. First up, meet Poonam. She’s an Analytics Consultant who helps Experian clients improve their fraud strategies through the use of data and machine learning. You’ll be surprised what you can do with a tech career with Experian. Follow Experian to find out more, and check out the latest opportunities to join their tech teams here: https://buff.ly/4eJch65 #DiscoverTheUnexpected #Experian