Filipinx in Tech presents "Deconstructing cultural myths to grow your career"
Summary:
Have your parents ever told you “Keep your head down and let your work speak for itself” or “Don’t rock the boat”? While they wanted the best for us, cultural norms can sometimes be counterintuitive in an American corporate setting. In fact, this type of advice may be holding us back - according to a report by Harvard Business Review, Asian Americans are the least likely racial group to be promoted into management in Silicon Valley. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this interactive workshop, we’ll deconstruct common myths about career advancement in the Filipinx community, break free from those misconceptions, and practice new ways that we can become the best advocates for our careers.
Takeaways:
Meet and learn from other career-driven Filipinx in Tech
Understand how cultural and environmental differences may be hindering Asian Americans from advancing in their careers
Practice new tools you can use to advocate for growth opportunities, make the case for a raise/promotion, and build champions in your organization
About Rachel Palad:
Rachel Palad is a marketing and sales professional with close to a decade of experience working in Tech. Like many first-generation children, she had to navigate corporate cultures and structures without connections or insider expertise. Throughout her career, she’s learned to find her voice and become a fierce advocate for herself and others. She is currently a Senior Manager of Product Marketing at Zendesk. She is also the Co-Founder of AAMPLIFY, a nonprofit empowering Asian American youth to become social justice leaders.