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:
- Names:
- Picture (Optional)
- Country:
- Theme:
- Key Messages to other women in Computer Science / Information technology (8 bullet points or less)