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Greetings <<First Name>>,
The course of the pandemic has brought a lot of change, requiring us to grow and adapt to new situations, expectations and ways of working. Tapping into our inner strengths, upskilling during lockdown or planning a career move are all paths to growth, and this October issue explores ways that you can expand your knowledge and skill set.
We share an interesting Q&A with Elmira Hassanzadeh, Head of Productivity Engineering at Telstra, and a feature from Paxus on the importance of professional development in the tech sector.
We have also included details of Microsoft’s recently launched Growth and Resilience in Tech toolkit, which provides free learning modules designed to help anyone in tech hone their non-tech skills to improve inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
Last but not least, we have kicked off our 2021 Mentoring Program, which will provide valuable networking and growth opportunities for mentors and mentees alike.
We hope you find this issue useful and inspirational in your growth journey.
Happy reading, The FitT Team |
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Why you should continuously upskill in today’s digital and tech sector |
For those in the digital and tech sector, professional development is not only important, but critical for long-term employability. This article from Paxus explores why. Read the article here. |
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Microsoft Tech Resilience Curriculum |
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Microsoft has launched a Growth and Resilience in Tech toolkit, which includes nine new learn modules available for free on Microsoft Learn that are designed to help anyone in tech, from student to employee, mentor or manager, hone these important non-tech skills and foster a more inclusive and diverse workplace. Read more here. |
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Executive Corner |
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Elmira Hassanzadeh
Head of Productivity Engineering, Telstra |
In this Q&A, Elmira Hassanzadeh, Head of Productivity Engineering at Telstra, shares her career path, top career tips, and biggest areas of personal growth. Read the article here. |
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Making Brave Choices in the Midst of Change |
Don't miss this live event on 28 October, where you will hear from special guest keynote speaker Dr Gemma Munro on how to understand and unblock the obstacles to making brave choices and embracing change. You will also gain some practical tools to enable the choices or changes you know you need to make.
Learn more and register here. |
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To Thrive in Hybrid Work, Build a Culture of Trust and Flexibility |
In this article from Microsoft, employee survey data shows the importance of embracing different work styles - and the power of simple conversations. Read the article here. |
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FitT Mentoring Program update |
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We were excited to kick off our 2021 Mentoring Program earlier this month. The program will run over six months, providing participants with the opportunity to attend online learning, networking events, and one-to-one mentoring sessions. Learn more about the FitT Mentoring Program here. |
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FitT Executive Corner:
Sanjeeta Aggarwal |
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Sanjeeta is a Senior Business Development Analyst, Advanced Analytics and Insights team at Transport for NSW, and a volunteer marketing coordinator at FitT. She is passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and the importance of professional development. Read more about Sanjeeta and her tips for skills growth here. |
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CFO Board role with FitT |
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We are looking for a CFO superstar to join the FitT Team on a volunteer basis! The role requires a good understanding of governance, and some understanding of the not for profit sector is preferred, as well as a background within Tech. Please submit your CV to operationlead@fitt.org.au.
Applications close 12 November. |
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