In this presentation I'm sharing my journey in tech

1. Victoria Melnikova
Head of New Business at Evil Martians

2. Identifying passions early on
When do I feel joy? What are my strengths?

4. Identifying passions early on
When do I feel joy? What are my strengths?
● I have freedom to create my own
● I like to join projects and collaborate
● I solve problems and make something better
● I have fun

5. How can I combine my passions and my strengths?
Finding your way to fulfill passion

7. How can I combine my passions and my strengths?
● Doing research
● Finding opportunities in your network / school / work
● Taking the initiative
Finding your way to fulfill passion

8. Choosing a career track
What kind of job will provide me with such opportunities?

10. Choosing a career track
What kind of job will provide me with such opportunities?
● Talking to peers and role models
● Aligning your passion projects with this trajectory
● Building relationships

11. Advancing in your career track
What is my next step?

13. Advancing in your career track
What is my next step?
● Choosing challenging opportunities
● Learning
● Growing network
● Experimenting
● DREAMING

14. Gaining experience and confidence
What makes me an expert? How can I become a leader?

16. Gaining experience and confidence
What makes me an expert? How can I become a leader?
● Stepping outside of your comfort zone
● Outgrowing imposter syndrome
● Taking on challenging roles
● Finding a mentor or/and a mentee
● Creating content & growing your personal brand*

17. Questions? Let’s connect!
@evilmartians