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Attract and retain diverse talent in technology the right way.

  1. E75 Natasha Nurse: The Path To An Interesting Career

    17/12/2020

    E75 Natasha Nurse: The Path To An Interesting Career

    Hitting a mid week wall? Recharge your batteries with this latest episode of SnackWalls, enjoy!Natasha believes the lack of diversity in tech is a systemic issue. Historically people of color were not necessarily encouraged in their early schooling to pursue STEM careers. If Black and Brown people are unaware of the roles and different opportunities available in tech, then they are less likely to pursue these jobs. Natasha can understand why some companies would want their software engineers ...

    14 min
  2. E74 Andrew DeGarmo: Tech DJs

    14/12/2020

    E74 Andrew DeGarmo: Tech DJs

    On today's show we sat down with a fellow DJ turned tech professional. Be the first of all your friends to hear this fresh new episode of SnackWalls!While the tech industry is still heavily dominated by male staff, Andrew has found that in his current position, finding diverse talent hasn't been much of a hurdle. It helps that he works at a university where there is a diverse selection of students coming through every year. Andrew thinks that the push to remove CS degree requirements for soft...

    12 min
  3. E73 Brandon White: Tech Entrepreneur

    09/12/2020

    E73 Brandon White: Tech Entrepreneur

    Today we sit down with Brandon White, a successful tech entrepreneur who shares some wisdom he has learned on his journey.Brandon thinks finding diverse talent in tech is challenging mainly because the industry is predominantly comprised of males. When building teams, he has actively recruited women because they often bring a different perspective to the group. While he believes the best applicant for the job should always be hired, he realizes that in many cases, the best person isn't gettin...

    20 min
  4. E72 L. Michelle Smith: Rockstar Leader

    07/12/2020

    E72 L. Michelle Smith: Rockstar Leader

    Having a case of the Mondays? Today's guest is sure to help kick start your week. L. Michelle Smith is an executive business coach, accomplished author, and empowering figure who brought a refreshing perspective to the show. Enjoy! Finding diverse talent is not a challenge, but many companies just don't know where to look. From L. Michelle’s experience, the middle of the leadership pipeline is spewing out overqualified and high performing women of all backgrounds that can be easily recru...

    17 min
  5. E71 Erin Orstrom: Confident Candidates Required!

    04/12/2020

    E71 Erin Orstrom: Confident Candidates Required!

    Happy December! We are officially in the home stretch of 2020. As these next few weeks start getting busy, don't forget to tune into your favorite podcast for some great guests and positive vibes!Erin believes that finding diverse talent doesn't have to be challenging for companies. There are plenty of people from non traditional backgrounds that are hungry and curious to break into the tech industry. However, many of these candidates are intimidated from applying to positions when the job de...

    17 min
  6. E70 Pariss Athena: #BlackTechTwitter

    02/12/2020

    E70 Pariss Athena: #BlackTechTwitter

    Episode 7-0!!!! That's 70 episodes worth of amazing guests. Today is no different as we have Pariss Athena, the creator of the the #BlackTechTwitter movement. EnjoyPariss believes it is difficult to find diverse talent when you do not personally have a diverse network. However, recruiters can find this talent if they are willing to branch out, network, and engage with people outside of their communities. She thinks that removing CS degree requirements from software roles is the equitable and ...

    10 min
  7. E69 Michelle Barnard: Closing The Unemployment Gap

    30/11/2020

    E69 Michelle Barnard: Closing The Unemployment Gap

    Happy Monday, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. This new episode of SnackWalls pairs well with a helping of leftovers, enjoy! Michelle has noticed that the diverse talent companies are looking for can be found overseas. Our current school system is not producing enough people to match the demand of the tech jobs here in the US. She doesnt think that a CS degree should be mandatory for software engineering roles because this requirement would exclude talented people that might ...

    12 min
  8. E68 Brennan Decker: From Retail To Corporate

    25/11/2020

    E68 Brennan Decker: From Retail To Corporate

    With Thanksgiving being tomorrow, we would like to say thanks to all our wonderful guests who engage with us in meaningful conversations and our listeners that tune in every show. It’s been an… interesting year (to say the least), but I think the majority of us still have plenty to give thanks for.Brennan believes finding diverse talent is as hard as you make it. In order to be successful, a company must make a priority to build diversity into their organization and create opportunities for t...

    14 min
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Attract and retain diverse talent in technology the right way.

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    Mike Roberts
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    © 2023 San Diego Code School, LLC
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