Careers for Tech Girls in Computer Science

by Heather Moore Niver

Overview

This straightforward guide empowers those young women who are interested in working as computer and information research scientists, computer network architects, information security analysts, software developers, web developers, and video game developers and designers by offering a trove of industry insiders' career tips. The responsibilities of each job area are described along with the specific skills and training that are required. Steps for looking for jobs, compiling a resume and writing a cover letter, interviewing, and staying at the top of the game after getting the job are all thoroughly examined.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781499461053
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2015
Series:	Tech Girls Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 7 Up—This inspiring series encourages girls to pursue careers in STEM-related fields, and while it targets female readers, most of the advice and suggestions could be helpful for a male audience, too. The volumes stress the importance of beginning to pursue one's interests at a young age and to find opportunities to continue learning, including joining clubs and attending summer camps. Each book covers the wide variety of job possibilities available as well as the education and training necessary to succeed in the profession, and tips such as building a portfolio, creating a resume or CV, and networking are offered. The stories of iconic role models, including Rachel Carson, Sally Ride, and Jane Goodall, as well as contemporary tech celebrities Mayim Bialik and Danica McKellar, appear in sidebars that are both empowering and authoritative, and the vast majority of photos feature a multicultural cast of women in science. A frank discussion of gender stereotypes and gender discrimination is disheartening but necessary. VERDICT An important addition for most science or career collections.

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