“How many minutes of one-on-one dialogue did you have with junior employees yesterday? Emailing, texting, and group meetings don’t count — I’m talking about individual, face-to-face conversations. Maybe you exchanged “good mornings” or engaged in a bit of small talk, but what about meaningful engagement? For most us of us, our time spent talking with...

See how seven women in Chicago tech found their calling in code. “When it comes to forging a career, there are a number of paths one can take to get to any given destination. For some, the path is clear and straight from a young age. For others, it feels necessary to explore divergent roads...

“The Smart Pension, a London-based financial technology company, has been eyeing an expansion into the U.S., and they just announced they’ve picked Chicago as the place to do it. The company announced this week that it will open its U.S. headquarters in the West Loop this fall with plans to hire for 20 to 30...

“This month, e-scooters finally took to the streets of Chicago, marking another major city to implement the frequently controversial transportation technology. Fortunately, unlike most other cities, Chicago has decided to take a more regulatory approach to the launch. From inclusivity-first location planning, to a focus on local job creation, the rollout demonstrates how tech policy...

With Verifone being “one of the world’s largest POS terminal vendors and a leading provider of payment and commerce solutions”, they have expanded their office in the downtown Chicago area.  “‘Verifone explored both downtown and O’Hare locations but ultimately chose 550 W. Jackson, and downtown Chicago, to optimize its access to engineering talent,’said Gooliak. ‘In...

Looking to start a career in tech but don’t know where to begin? Check out this free workshop by Thinkful Chicago.  “In this talk, we’ll cover the different ways you can break into tech and outline the pros and cons of all the options within the local tech community. Then we’ll dive into the job...

“Have you ever wondered how tech teams & designers solve big problems and wished you could too? Join us for a design thinking workshop!” “Tech Ladies is back and we’re excited to host a design thinking workshop for the Chicago tech community! In this workshop you’ll learn the skills used by top tech and design...

“Being a leader in any industry is no easy thing. But being a leader in tech can be an especially tall order. Between the breakneck speed with which new systems, tools and standards enter the field and the nuances of how companies leverage those new developments, there’s a lot to keep up with and the...

Here are a few great tips and tricks to help with your upcoming interviews.  1. Research the Company Before the Interview “Research the company prior to the interview. Hiring managers know that they’re dealing with someone who is serious about the position when the candidate has taken the time to research the company.” 2. Plan...