Thrive Up In Tech Annie Wang

About our guest:Amy Zhu: She’s a senior product designer over at Assent and has a pretty cool backstory. Amy kicked things off at an art school, Emily Carr University, eyeing a career in animation before realizing design was her true jam. What flipped the switch?Amy’s here to spill the beans on her switch from art to design, how she landed her first job as a designer, and how she has continued to grow in her field. So, if you’re into design, creativity, or just love a good career pivot story,...

About our guest:Yang Su: His journey started in the world of microbiology, then moved into electrical engineering, and now he's killing it as a Staff Software Engineer. Along the way, Yang faced a ton of challenges, but he never gave up. He constantly pushed himself out of his comfort zone, working hard to develop the skills he needed to grow professionally. In this episode, Yang will share his experiences of dealing with tough times and the life philosophy that has guided him. He'll als...

About our guest:Anthony Siu: He is a Product Manager at Microsoft. In this episode, he will share his journey of transitioning from a background in accounting and finance to a role in Product Management.Anthony will offer insights to help you determine if a career in Product Management aligns with your aspirations. Additionally, he will provide valuable advice and strategies for individuals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds on how to successfully move into Product Management.T...

About our guest:YK Sugi: He is a leading developer advocate at Propel and the founder of CS Dojo. CS Dojo is a YouTube channel that focuses on programming and computer science with millions of followers. YK will offer insights to help you break into tech in 2024.🎓 Key Topics:- How to find a job as a software engineer in 2024- Network tips----------------------------------------Intro: 00:36 - episode structure-----------------------------------------------------Interview...

🎓 Key Topics:How to deal with tough feedback at work?----------------------------------------0:00 - intro1:00 - what is tough feedback----------------------------------------2:54 - first tip: Reflect5:39 - second tip: Seek the truth7:58 - third tip: Open-minded9:56 - fourth tip: Growth mindset----------------------------------------14:07 - active listening15:28 - acknowledging17:12 - gratitude