Dear All
As part of our virtual mentorship efforts
we request those willing to share their stories / personal testimonies
emanating from their journeys as women in computer science / information
technology to send them to me on (dumodl@yahoo.com). We propose to share these
stories beginning December 2012. We will share them on the list for purposes
of:
- Encouraging and mentoring other women
- Sharing best practices
- Documenting and acknowledging our successes as women
The stories must be short and concise so
that the main message is easily gotten. We propose that you submit stories /
testimonies along these themes:
- The mentoring and support that I have received or not received
- How I got into Computer Science / Information technology and the lessons I have learned
- The value of belonging to the AfChix Group - my testimony
- My leadership journey as a senior woman in computer science / information technology
- Key advice for upcoming girls in computer science / information technology
- The experiences from a girl in a computer science / information technology programme in a university/college
- Challenges I have faced working in the Computer Science / Information technology industry and how I have dealt with them
- How I have balanced work and family life as a woman in Computer Science / Information technology
- My Internship Experiences
- Tips for getting a job as a girl in Computer Science / Information technology
Please choose a theme then write your story
in this format:
1.
Names:
2.
Picture (Optional)
3.
Country:
4.
Theme:
5.
Key Messages to other women in Computer Science / Information
technology (8 bullet points or less)
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