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A new graduate standing before a winding career path, representing non-linear career advice for women entering tech.
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A Note to New Graduates: Your Career Was Never Meant to Be a Straight Line

  • Elaine Montilla
  • Posted on May 25, 2026May 25, 2026
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You’ve Been Laid Off. Now What?Navigate a Layoff: How to Manage Grief, Find Stability, and Move Forward

  • Elaine Montilla
  • Posted on June 30, 2025June 30, 2025
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The Career Lessons I Wished Someone Shared When I Was in My 20s

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  • Posted on December 31, 2024December 31, 2024
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Beyond the Cap and Gown: Key Advice for New Graduates

  • Elaine Montilla
  • Posted on May 19, 2024May 21, 2024
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Empowering Women in Tech: Moving Beyond the ‘Nice Girl’ Narrative

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  • Elaine Montilla
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A new graduate standing before a winding career path, representing non-linear career advice for women entering tech.
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A Note to New Graduates: Your Career Was Never Meant to Be a Straight Line

  • Elaine Montilla
  • Posted on May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

The Fake Map We Hand New Graduates The best career advice for new graduates is rarely the advice we hear at graduation. Normally, in the days between receiving your diploma…

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You’ve Been Laid Off. Now What?Navigate a Layoff: How to Manage Grief, Find Stability, and Move Forward

  • Elaine Montilla
  • Posted on June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

If you’ve recently been laid off, take a breath. This is a painful and disorienting moment, and it’s okay to feel everything that’s coming up: shock, fear, sadness, anger, confusion.…

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The Career Lessons I Wished Someone Shared When I Was in My 20s

  • Elaine Montilla
  • Posted on December 31, 2024December 31, 2024

As we close out 2024 and look toward the promise of a new year, I find myself reflecting on the lessons I’ve gathered over the years—lessons that I wish had…

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Beyond the Cap and Gown: Key Advice for New Graduates

  • Elaine Montilla
  • Posted on May 19, 2024May 21, 2024

Graduation is a milestone achievement, but it’s just the beginning of an exciting journey. As you transition from student life to the professional world, here are ten pieces of advice…

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Empowering Women in Tech: Moving Beyond the ‘Nice Girl’ Narrative

  • Elaine Montilla
  • Posted on December 2, 2023December 3, 2023

For too long, the narrative of being ‘nice’ has dictated the paths available to women, both personally and professionally. Rooted in age-old traditions and deeply ingrained patriarchy, this expectation has…

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The Broken Rung: A Silent Barrier to Women’s Ascent to the C-Suite

  • Elaine Montilla
  • Posted on November 12, 2023November 12, 2023

In my years navigating the tech world, from being an IT professional to serving as a CIO and now CTO, I’ve encountered numerous challenges and triumphs. These experiences have been…

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Unlocking Career Growth for Latinas: The Power of Workplace Visibility

  • Elaine Montilla
  • Posted on September 30, 2023September 30, 2023

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it is important to recognize and honor the contributions of Latinas in the field of technology. Latinas are a vital and diverse group of…

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5 Red Flags Women Should Look for When Considering a New Position in Tech

  • Elaine Montilla
  • Posted on September 30, 2023September 30, 2023

The technology sector is rife with both opportunities and challenges for women. Despite the industry’s potential for innovation and career growth, women continue to face systemic barriers, including lower pay,…

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