SZN II, Episode Six - ISSA Career Origin Story With Ariana Buckner , Plus How To Stand Out In The Tech Job Market

The Self Edit

@AriTalksTech dropped many gems dropped big gems while co-hosting this episode!
My special guest host Ariana, and I talked about the day-in-the-life of a Technical Program Manager and why it's important to have actual skills and experience and not just certs.
We chatted about our Youtube channels which we will both be launching in early 2023. Super excited about this! Stay tuned!
We chatted about:

• Career origin story and day-in-the-life of a Technical Program Manager
• Major differences between a Technical Program Manager and versus Program Manager
• Finding peace after burnout
• The importance of ending jobs that no longer serve you
• Top soft and technical skills needed to excel in a Technical Program role
• Top-tier tips on career advancement, career growth, and getting to the tech bag

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