We speak to hundreds of industry professionals across the globe every day, and aim to keep you up to date with all things moving and shaking the tech space. But nothing compares to the expertise of our industry insiders, leading the way in conversations about women in tech, sector specialisms, AI and DEI. Introducing our "Conversations With" series, designed to highlight top-tier companies and professionals within our network, offering an authentic and transparent preview of what lies ahead in the future.
Mathilde Luthun speaks with Lizhen XU, General Manager at HackYourFuture, Belgium, discusses her experiences as a woman in the tech industry and the challenges faced by diverse talents.
Lizhen’s career journey into tech began with a background in recruitment and skill analysis, paving the way for new challenges and opportunities. Here are key insights from her experience:Career Transition and Challenges: Lizhen faced impostor syndrome and overqualification issues, common hurdles in her tech career transition.
Cultural Sensitivity in Recruitment: She emphasised the need for companies to adopt culturally sensitive hiring practices.
Keys to Success: Lizhen highlighted persistence, self-belief, and effective communication as crucial for career advancement.
Investment in Training: Companies benefit from investing in staff training, enhancing skills and fostering inclusivity.
Seek Guidance: Aspiring tech professionals should seek mentorship and role models for career advice.
Communication and Inclusion: Effective communication and fostering a culture of inclusion are pivotal in tech workplaces.
Lizhen’s journey underscores the importance of resilience, cultural awareness, and continuous learning in achieving success in the tech industry.
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At Templeton and Partners, we're eager to hear your tech tales and delve into your digital adventures. If you're keen on joining our Conversations With Series, drop us a line at marketing@templeton-recruitment.com.
Templeton and Partners is an IT services provider offering diverse digital technology staffing solutions globally. We excel in recruiting tech professionals across various domains with a lens on DEI across Cloud & DevOps, Networking & Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Software Development, AI & Machine Learning, IT Project Management, Enterprise Accounts , Product and Design.
