Women of Color in Tech
A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators
1. Edition June 2020
288 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Highly Commended International Business Book from the 2021 Business Book Awards
Nonfiction Book Awards Silver Winner from the Nonfiction Authors Association
Winner of CompTIA's 2020 Diversity Technology Leader Spotlight Award
Winner of a Technology Rising Star Award from the 2020 Women of Color in STEM Conference
Break through barriers to achieve a rewarding future in tech
Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators will help you overcome the obstacles that often prevent women of color from pursuing and staying in tech careers. Contrary to popular belief, tech careers are diverse and fun--and they go far beyond just coding. This book will show you that today's tech careers are incredibly dynamic, and you'll learn how your soft skills--communication, public speaking, networking--can help you succeed in tech.
This book will guide you through the process of cultivating strong relationships and building a network that will get you were you want to be. You'll learn to identify a strong, knowledgeable support network that you can rely on for guidance or mentorship. This step is crucial in getting young women of color into tech careers and keeping them there.
* Build your professional network to get the guidance you need
* Find a mentor who understands your goals and your struggles
* Overcome negativity and stay motivated through difficult times
* Identify and develop the soft skills that you need to get ahead in tech
Read this book to help bring to life your vision of a future in tech. With practical advice and inspiring stories, you'll develop the right tools and the right mindset. Whether you're just considering going into tech or you want to take your current career to the next level, Women of Color in Tech will show you how to uncover the resources you need to succeed.
Introduction xxv
Chapter 1 The Current State of Women of Color in Tech 1
Chapter 2 The Different Flavors of Tech Careers 27
Chapter 3 Industry and Other Options 67
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies 91
Chapter 5 Building Your Network 117
Chapter 6 Building Your Skills 131
Chapter 7 Demonstrating Your Skills 153
Chapter 8 Job Offers and Negotiating Compensation 189
Chapter 9 When Times Get Tough 209
Chapter 10 The Importance and Joy of Giving Back 233
Index 243
"Tedrick provides an excellent overview of the challenges many women of color face when trying to enter into and stay in the technology industry. The mix of real-world advice, personal experience, and industry stories combine to form a comprehensive resource for anyone in technology or looking to enter the field." --Tech Book of The Month Club
"This step-by-step guide informs readers of various tech positions, pros and cons of working in this field, revenue potential, and the value of having a support system in place--in any career field. The author does an excellent job of laying the foundation for what women can expect should they choose a career in tech." --Morgan Lee, LitPick
"All those engaged in serious job seeking, especially the target group anticipating a tech career, will learn a great deal from the frank, factual, and extensively gathered information she presents here."--Barbara Bamberger Scott, US Review of Books
"This compelling work of nonfiction is a key example of how women are capable of using their minds to leave indelible impacts upon both the modern world and life in very general terms." --Nonfiction Authors Association Book Awards Program
"Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators is a beautifully written work of nonfiction that directly relates to the wave of feminism that has characterized twenty-first century life. It is also a brilliant tribute to women, and the suffragette movement that has been especially important since it has been one hundred years between 1920 and 2020. This compelling work of nonfiction is a key example of how women are capable of using their minds to leave indelible impacts upon both the modern world and life in very general terms."
--Judging Panel, Nonfiction Authors Association Book Awards Program
"Women of Color in Tech is a stimulus for asking the right questions. If you read Chapter 9, you'll really understand some of Susanne's personal experiences around microaggressions, micro harassment, and the barriers that are artificially constructed that sometimes dominant populations at a company have no understanding off...I think it opens up topics for conversation that are natural and organic. It is a must-read."
--Bertina Ceccarelli, CEO of NPower
