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Business and Sales Diversity Career Stories

Corporate recruiter began her career in a retail shoe department

In this interview with Keri, a corporate recruiter, she shares how she fell flat on her face out of college and wound up working in a shoe department for several years before a contact she had made years before helped her land her current job. She also admits that even the most experienced HR professionals […]

Corporate Recruiter Began Her Career in a Retail Shoe Department

In this interview with Keri, a corporate recruiter, she shares how she fell flat on her face out of college and wound up working in a shoe department for several years before a contact she had made years before helped her land her current job. She also admits that even the most experienced HR professionals […]

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Diversity Career Stories Law enforcement

Emergency services coordinator hopes for the best – prepares for the worst

In our interview with D. Hynes, an emergency services coordinator, she shares what her career has been like, transitioning from law enforcement into an emergency services leadership role. She shares the struggles being a woman in a predominantly male field, but also tells of the rewarding nature of her work, protecting her community. What is […]

Emergency Services Coordinator Hopes For the Best – Prepares For the Worst

In our interview with D. Hynes, an emergency services coordinator, she shares what her career has been like, transitioning from law enforcement into an emergency services leadership role. She shares the struggles being a woman in a predominantly male field, but also tells of the rewarding nature of her work, protecting her community. What is […]

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Diversity Career Stories Healthcare

Nursing home worker finds satisfaction working with veterans with dementia despite physical confrontations

This nursing assistant demonstrates patience and kindness every day as she works with veterans with dementia. Though her job can be one of the most draining jobs there is, she finds great reward in knowing that she is helping individuals who have made a great contribution to our society live out the rest of their […]

Nursing Home Worker Finds Satisfaction Working With Veterans With Dementia Despite Physical Confrontations

This nursing assistant demonstrates patience and kindness every day as she works with veterans with dementia. Though her job can be one of the most draining jobs there is, she finds great reward in knowing that she is helping individuals who have made a great contribution to our society live out the rest of their […]

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Diversity Career Stories Engineering

Software engineer shares thrills and spills of the computer science industry

This software engineer made her mark working on major projects for a world-renowned amusement park while overcoming discrimination and sexual harassment. 30 years after beginning her career in computer science, she finds her job worthwhile, but finds personal fulfillment and reward through writing and sharing her story. What is your job title? How many years […]

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Computer Science Diversity Career Stories

Software engineer shares thrills and spills of the computer science industry

This software engineer made her mark working on major projects for a world-renowned amusement park while overcoming discrimination and sexual harassment. 30 years after beginning her career in computer science, she finds her job worthwhile, but finds personal fulfillment and reward through writing and sharing her story. What is your job title? How many years […]

Software Engineer Shares Thrills and Spills of the Computer Science Industry

This software engineer made her mark working on major projects for a world-renowned amusement park while overcoming discrimination and sexual harassment. 30 years after beginning her career in computer science, she finds her job worthwhile, but finds personal fulfillment and reward through writing and sharing her story. What is your job title? How many years […]

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Diversity Career Stories Teacher

Substitute teacher gave up six-figure job for the sake of family

This working professional quit a six-figure job to have more time with her children. She then pursued an opportunity as a substitute teacher. In this flexible and unpredictable role, she finds the opportunity to teach others and build relationships. What is your job title and what industry do you work in? How many years of […]