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How to get a job: Women in technology

The ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ wants more women for jobs in Design & Engineering – see how to land a new role

The ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ wants more women to apply for engineering jobs but the advice given at a recent ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Design & Engineering event could be useful to everyone.

In this podcast you’ll hear:

- what it’s like to work at the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ
- tips on how to approach a job application
- thoughts about changing career direction and goals
- specific advice for women

The question-and-answer session was chaired by Rebecca Salsbury, interim director of platform in ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Design & Engineering. The panel included:

- Frances McNamara executive product manager at iPlayer
- Sareh Heidari, a software engineer in ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News Products & Systems
- Murray Fortescue, head of architecture and engineering for Audience Platform
- Dave Walters, head of product, systems and services for ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ TV, Radio & Archives

As Sareh Heidari said at the event, β€œalmost pretty much whatever you’re interested in, there’s probably a role for you here at the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ”.

Find out more about ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Academy:
Website – www.bbc.co.uk/academy
Facebook – www.facebook.com/bbcacademy
Twitter – www.twitter.com/bbcacademy

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