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Have you had to deal with imposter syndrome before? What mistakes did you make and what did you learn from them?

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Here are some ways to set boundaries, so that you can deliver on commitments you already made and keep from getting overwhelmed or burnt out. 👍

We talk a lot about the importance of boundaries, but what is the best way to approach them at work? Here’s some ways to respond in these situations.

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I’ve found these phrases to be very true in tech interviews.

What are some things that you can’t stand hearing?👇

Developing an elevator pitch is an art, and it takes a lot of practice to master this skill. Mastery of the elevator pitch will ensure you can get formalities in your interviews out of the way while also opening doors of conversation between you and your prospective employer. It keeps your answers focused and leaves room for a much more rounded interview. A good elevator pitch will keep your name in the minds and mouths of the people looking to hire, which translates to greater chances of getting an offer!

Do you have an elevator pitch? Tell me about it!

A warm welcome to Black History Month and our second female feature, Annie Easley!

NASA rocket scientist, computer scientist, and mathematician Annie Easley (1933-2011) started her career in 1955 as a “human computer,” doing complex mathematical computations for researchers. As human computers were replaced by machines, Easley evolved with the technology, becoming an adept computer programmer. She developed and implemented code used in researching energy-conversion systems, analyzing alternative power technology—including the battery technology that was used for early hybrid vehicles, as well as for the Centaur upper-stage rocket. Easley’s work on the Centaur rocket at NASA laid the foundations for space shuttle launches in the future.

And she did all of this without a college degree! Annie Easley graduated high school as valedictorian before she went to work as a mathematician and did not earn her college degree until the 1970s, where she did so while working full-time. But wait, there’s more!

At the start of Annie Easley’s career in the mid-1950s, Easley spent a substantial amount of time working with members of her community (Jefferson County, Alabama) to prepare them for literacy tests that were required for voter registration. These literacy tests were designed to exclude African Americans from voting. She was an advocate not only for the Black community, but also for women’s advancement and fair treatment in the workplace. Her role as an equal employment opportunity (EEO) counselor helped challenge and address issues of gender, race, and age in discrimination complaints across all levels of employment. She paved the way for women’s rights by wearing a pantsuit to work with her room supervisor (women were not allowed to do this in the workplace at this time).

Annie Easley was a hero and a trailblazer, and her contributions to science and equal rights have forever changed this world for the better.