Participating in Hackathons and Competitions

Hackathons and tech competitions offer a unique avenue for women to apply their skills in a practical, competitive setting. These events not only enhance technical expertise but also provide exposure to industry professionals and potential employers.

Hackathons and tech competitions offer a unique avenue for women to apply their skills in a practical, competitive setting. These events not only enhance technical expertise but also provide exposure to industry professionals and potential employers.

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Niruta Talwekar
Staff Data Engineer at Meta Platforms

I also highly recommend getting involved in open source projects. It’s a great way to not only strengthen your technical skills but also build a profile that really stands out. When you contribute to open source, you're showing initiative, collaboration, and the ability to work on real-world problems—qualities that employers really value. It also gives you a chance to work with developers from all over the world, learn from their code, and get feedback that helps you grow. Plus, your contributions are public, so when someone checks out your GitHub or portfolio, they can actually see the impact you've made. Even small contributions count—fixing bugs, writing documentation, or improving tests. It all adds up and helps you build confidence, community, and credibility in the tech world.

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