Saloni Shah
Writing a good self-review
Tips for your annual performance review
I have no complaints about my job
A recent New York times opinion piece sparked a discussion in a group of my friends. The discussion got me thinking and prompted me to publish my story. I have been in the tech industry for over 10 years. I am currently a senior software engineer in a publicly traded tech company. I work from home full time and this was true pre-pandemic too. . . .
Recruiting for "diversity"
How to recruit "without bias" to build successful teams
I've interviewed for multiple positions throughout my career, I've interviewed others for software engineer positions. I've also interviewed candidates for leadership positions - in profit & non-profit organizations. These are my ideas on recruiting (specifically in tech - but some of these could apply to non-tech . . .
Advice for organizations lacking diversity
A 4-step plan to tackle one of tech industry's biggest problems
I was recently asked if I had any advice for organizations that lack diversity. Here's my response.
Here’s a 4-step plan for companies lacking diversity:
- Realize that lack of diversity is a problem that needs to be solved fast.
- Start measuring and publishing these numbers (at least internally). The . . .
Own It
The power of women at work
Last weekend, I finally got my hand on the new book Own It by Sallie Krawcheck. It was a great read. Her approach of stating facts - backed up data, real data, appealed to me. Some of the data she reports is mindboggling. And I couldn't help tweeting about it. Of course, Sallie's easy, conversational style of writing and wry humor had me . . .
Posted in: women_in_tech
Why you shouldn't wish me a Happy Women's Day
ACT-W Conference 2016: The story
A conference to advance careers of technical women
Posted in: women_in_tech