And finally, they always say it's not what you know but WHO you know. As such I've compiled a list of Companies I can get you an employee referral at from a Friend of the network:
My team will reach out to you and make an introduction. There is no charge here, just us trying to build up the community and increase our representation in this amazing industry.
How to calculate the true value of your OVERALL compensation package. First, let's break down the different components of a compensation package.
Some definitions, some quick maths, and some truths.
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Salary/Hourly rate: The guaranteed pay you're entitled to as long as you're employed. Probably the most important aspect of your comp package.
Medical benefits coverage: your employer, through an insurance company agrees to cover some or all fees regarding your health/dental.
Paid leave: Days off you can take without losing a day's pay. This includes vacation, sick, PTO, holiday, personal, bereavement, military pay, jury duty, etc.
Disability Insurance: a form of insurance that ensures that if you're unable to work, you'll still earn an income.
Thinking about getting a job in Tech but not too sure? Here's a thread highlighting 10 Jobs in Tech that ARE NOT in Software/Infrastructure and pays more than 75k a year with less than 5yrs of experience.
SnapStream is looking for a Product Designer for a Remote job throughout the USA. Pays between 80k-90k.
You Need:
3yrs+ exp in product design around Customer Experience.
A Portfolio
Strong Problem Solving Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Ejenta hires EVERYWHERE. 100% Remote and they're looking for a Customer Success Manager who will drive adoption and engagement with their users. 60k-100k per yr
You Need:
2yrs+ in Customer Success, Sales or Account Management
Strong Presentation Skills
If you're currently working in Retail and you'd like a change in career but you're not sure where to go, I encourage you to check out a career in Tech. How you might go about doing that? Check the thread below for a quick guide for Retail workers to transition into Tech.
Before we actually get started it's important to get an idea of what your value proposition is. A Value Prop is a summary of what you do best and what you bring to the table as a professional. Break your skills down into two categories. Subject Matter Expertise & Transfer Skills.
Subject Matter Expertise (SME) refers to the retail knowledge you've gained over your time in that space. Things like Major players in the industry, trends, customer feedback, and experience. For example, I used to work at Future Shop (Canada's version of Best Buy)
How to calculate the true value of your OVERALL compensation package. First lets breakdown the different components of a compensation package.
Some definitions, some quick maths, and some truths.
A Thread/
Salary/Hourly rate: The guaranteed pay you're entitled to as long as you're employed. Probably the most important aspect of your comp package.
Medical benefits coverage: your employer, through an insurance company agrees to cover some or all fees regarding your health/dental.
Paid leave: Days off you can take without losing a day's pay. This includes vacation, sick, PTO, holiday, personal, bereavement, military pay, jury duty, etc.
Disability Insurance: a form of insurance that insures that if you're unable to work, you'll still earn an income.
If you're a Teacher and you're looking to avoid being forced back into classrooms and being exposed to COVID-19. Consider transitioning to a career in Tech. Education Technology or EdTech is a BOOMING industry that needs educators with classroom experience.
Some EdTech Jobs:
Professional Learning Specialists are people who serve as a beacon of insight and creativity into how customers can best use Ed software, They leverage instructional strategies, curriculum design and presentation skills to succeed.
Curriculum Designers are people who as you can probably guess, design curriculums and learning paths for Users/Students and ensures they're being exposed to the right material in a way to enhance the overall learning and retention experience.