Thank you for applying to work at our company! Unfortunately, we’re sorry to say… You don’t need to finish reading. You already know this is a rejection email—another one. So many of us have experienced the job hunt slump. When it feels like no one is interested in hiring what you have to offer. And […]
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Finding my way back to myself from depression
We don’t ask for the test. But still it comes. And when it does, it is like the rain – fierce, cleansing – stripping us of all our complacency, our self-satisfaction, our forgetfulness. And, like the rain, our tears flow, taking us back to the prayer mat, back to the open hands, back to The […]
5 things I learned after a month of quarantine
If there’s anything about the current COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that it’s affecting all of us. We’re all suffering in different ways and degrees, but no one is getting through this feeling light and breezy. Now that my family and I have been in quarantine for one month, I wanted to share what I’ve learned from […]
5 Ways You Can Find The Perfect Mentor
Mentor, in Ancient Greek mythology, was entrusted by Odysseus to look after and educate his son, Telemachus, when he left for the Trojan War. Due to this relationship, the word “mentor” became a part of Latin languages and is widely used to describe the relationships in which we are now very familiar. Relationships whereby a […]
How to spot job interview red flags
You did it. You’re sitting at a table in a conference room. Sitting on the other side are two people from the company, polite smiles on their faces. One of them could be your next boss; if you do well enough in this interview. But you’re not just there to answer questions about yourself. This […]
Why you need a growth mindset and how to cultivate one in three easy steps.
Four years ago, I literally didn’t have a clue that I would become a web developer and maintain a site and newsletter for Muslim women in tech. I was a full-time stay at home mom, and all of my energy was focused on caring for my babies. I never learned how to code, never built […]
How to stop dreading feedback and start loving it
How do you handle feedback? Do you feel sweaty and nervous before your appraisal meetings? Do you brood and feel insulted someone found something wrong about you? Do you ever feel so guilty and uncomfortable about giving feedback that you surround the criticism in so many compliments that no one knows what you’re talking about […]
Setting values-based boundaries at work
When I talk to people about my career in tech, without a doubt, the most common questions are about how I can maintain my integrity as a Muslim in this environment. How can I observe hijab while working directly with so many men? What do I do if meetings are in the pub and everyone […]
The Ultimate Tech Sisters Career Guide
Probably the question I see the most from you Tech Sisters is “What do I need to do to get a job as a developer/software engineer/data analyst?” A lot of us are transitioning into tech from other fields or are still so new in our careers that we don’t have a planned path yet. I […]
When to know it’s time to fire your bad client and how to do it
Photo by Christian Fregnan on Unsplash A potential client got referred to you, and now they’re interested in working together. You’re so excited, but something feels off. They’re sending out way too many ‘urgent’ emails before the contract is even signed. They try to change the budget. You haven’t started on their project, and you’re […]
