In this episode, Hannah Zhang, also known as @careerhannah, breaks down everything you need to know to pivot your career into tech.

Hannah shares practical insights and personal experiences from her own career transition -from investment banking to tech- from explaining various roles in tech, navigating internal and external job shifts, and the value of getting an MBA.

If you're feeling stuck in your current role or curious about making the leap into tech, this episode is for you!

We cover:

• How to know when it's the right time to pivot your career
• Practical tips for transitioning into tech without a tech background
• Specific roles in tech that are great entry points for career pivoters
• Negotiation strategies for women, and how to effectively advocate for yourself
• The real value of an MBA: How to decide if it’s right for you
• Overcoming the fear of job-hopping and framing your career story effectively

CHAPTERS:

1:06 – Intro + welcome

2:30 – Hannah’s early career lesson: It's okay not to have it all figured out

6:10 – Knowing when and how to pivot your career

11:27 – Breaking into tech: Tips and entry roles

19:59 – Specific roles to target in tech for generalists

24:18 – Practical strategies for internal job pivots

30:33 – Hard career truths: When NOT to pivot

35:39 – Overcoming the fear of being seen as a job hopper

42:28 – Is an MBA worth it? Hannah's honest insights

46:11 – Essential negotiation strategies for women

52:49 – Hannah's best piece of career advice

MY LINKS:

• Eline’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eline-de-wit/
• MOXIE: https://www.getmoxie.io

EPISODE LINKS:

• Hannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahzhang0/
• Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerhannah/
• Hannah on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careerhannah
• Other resources from Hannah: https://beacons.ai/careerhannah/