, an exclusive community dedicated to supporting and empowering women in computer science. Our mission is to help you succeed in your career while also providing educational assistance and mental health support. Here's our comprehensive plan to help you land jobs, gain experience, and thrive in the tech industry!
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Phase 1: Gain Experience
Projects
๐ธ Collaboration Space: Connect and collaborate with other Girlies to build impactful projects.
๐ธ Project Prompts and Challenges: Participate in project challenges with set prompts and timelines, with prizes to motivate you.
๐ธ Project Tutorials: Complete tutorials on YouTube or Codรฉdex, with incentives like gift cards for timely completion (3-5 days).
๐ธ Classroom Course: Phase 1 | Projects
What do companies look for in a project?
What makes a project impactful?
How to start making impactful projects from zero experience.
Hackathons
๐ธ Hackathon Information: Stay updated on virtual and in-person hackathons.
๐ธ Team Formation: Join teams within our community for hackathons.
๐ธ Hackathon Tips: Learn from experts and serial hackathon winners like Audrey Chen.
Startups
๐ธ Startup Guidance: Access information on startup accelerators and incubators, plus a course on building startups from scratch.
๐ธ Support: Receive support for startup projects, including potential discounts from my hacker house.
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Phase 2: Show Experience
Resumes
๐ธ Resume Design Resources: Get resources for creating effective resumes.
๐ธ Resume Reviews: Receive feedback from HR professionals and community members.
Drop your resumes in chat for peer reviews.
Schedule calls with experts for personalized advice.
LinkedIn
๐ธ LinkedIn Reviews: Have your LinkedIn profile reviewed.
๐ธ LinkedIn Course: Learn how to create a standout LinkedIn profile.
๐ธ Posting on LinkedIn: Discover how to post effectively with the "How to LinkedIn like a Girl Boss" course by Morgan Young.
Cover Letters
๐ธ Cover Letter Reviews: Get feedback on cover letters before sending them out.
๐ธ Cover Letter Course: Master the art of crafting compelling resumes and cover letters.
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Phase 3: Share Experience
Networking
๐ธ Networking Course: Comprehensive course on networking, including how to cold email, who to reach out to, and where to attend conferences.
Posting Experiences
๐ธ LinkedIn Posting Course: Learn how to post effectively on LinkedIn with insights from Morgan Young.
Personal Branding
๐ธ Personal Branding Course: Build your personal brand, including portfolio and social media tips.
Where to share
What to share
How to make it memorable
๐ธ Expert Interviews: Gain insights from personal branding experts.
Introductions
๐ธ Intro Me To: Request introductions to recruiters or employees in specific companies.
๐ธ Share Her Story: Highlight the achievements of hardworking Girlies on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for exposure.
Conferences
๐ธ Conference Info: Stay informed about conferences and scholarship opportunities.
๐ธ Sponsorships: Utilize sponsorships to provide conference scholarships.
Recruiter Chats
๐ธ Invite Recruiters: Engage with recruiters through community chats and direct recruitment.
๐ธ Share Resumes: Showcase standout individual resumes and compile a resume book for recruiters.
GitHub & Portfolio
๐ธ GitHub Course: Learn how to create an impressive GitHub profile and post projects.
Twitter
๐ธ Twitter Course: Master posting experiences on Twitter and reaching out to startup founders.
In-College Bonus
๐ธ College Networking: Identify networking opportunities in college, like professors and career offices.
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Phase 4: Technical Interviews & Skills
LeetCode Practice
๐ธ Check-in Calls: Join LeetCode accountability check-in calls to discuss progress and solve challenges together.
๐ธ Accountability Partners: Find partners to tackle LeetCode problems with.
๐ธ Individual Check-ins: Schedule one-on-one check-ins with me for personalized guidance.
Interview Courses
๐ธ Cracking the Coding Interview: Comprehensive course with insights for coding interviews.
๐ธ Cracking the Product Management Interview: Course on acing product management interviews.
Mock Interviews
๐ธ Mock Interview Resources: Access resources for mock interviews, like Pramp.
๐ธ Invite Recruiters: Participate in mock interviews conducted by recruiters for community members.
Interview Prep Chats
๐ธ Regular Check-ins: Engage in regular interview prep chats and check-ins.
Technical Skills Courses
๐ธ Deep Understanding: Enroll in courses on AI/ML, software engineering, data science, GRC, and ethical hacking.
Expert Insights
๐ธ Field Insights: Listen to experts share insights on various fields through 10-15 minute interviews.
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Phase 5: Behavioral Interviews
Storytelling
๐ธ How to Tell a Good Story: Learn the art of storytelling and how to present your own story effectively.
โI Donโt Think I Have a Story. Yes, You Do!โ
Charisma Course
๐ธ Charisma Course: Enhance your charm and charisma for interviews.
Making interviewers laugh
Making them happy
Leaving a good impression
Expert Interviews on Charisma
๐ธ Charisma Interviews: Gain insights from experts on being charismatic.
Recruiter Chats on Culture Fit
๐ธ Culture Fit: Learn from recruiters about the characteristics they look for in a candidate.
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Bonus Section
๐ธ Mental Health Check-ins: Participate in regular mental health check-ins and support sessions.
๐ธ Giveaways: Win prizes for engagement, project building, and participation in check-in calls.
๐ธ Scholarships: Access scholarships, especially for conferences ๐
๐ธ Time Management & Study Tips: Get tips on managing your time and studying effectively.
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Classroom Courses
In addition to all these methods, we have a classroom course that guides you on how to best go about each section. For example, our Classroom Course: Phase 1 | Projects covers:
What do companies look for in a project?
What makes a project impactful?
How to start making impactful projects from zero experience.
Each phase has detailed classroom courses to ensure you have the best guidance and resources to succeed.
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Join the Computer Science Girlies community now ๐ซถ๐ซถ In here, you can access all the valuable information and help detailed above.