Career Downloads

Sometimes the best career moves start with a misunderstanding! Watch Cynthia Hara share how she accidentally landed in cybersecurity sales - thinking a Business Development Rep role was the same as a Business Tech Analyst position! From confusing job titles to confident interview responses, hear how a sorority sister's Facebook post led to an unexpected but rewarding career path. Her honest take: "I never thought I would go into sales. I always thought that's the last thing I want to do." Yet here she is, crushing it in tech sales! Watch the full episode to learn how embracing unexpected opportunities can lead to amazing career discoveries. #CareerDownloads #TechSales #WomenInTech #CyberSecurity #CareerJourney

Sometimes life's "wrong turns" lead to the best destinations! Cynthia Hara shares her fascinating path from aspiring fashion designer to tech professional. Growing up in Silicon Valley with an engineer dad, she actually set her sights on Project Runway and NYC! One pivotal moment at an art school career fair changed everything. Watch this clip to hear how a pizza box full of sketches sparked a career-changing realization that led her to business - and eventually tech. Watch her full episode to discover how following your instincts can open unexpected career doors! #CareerDownloads #CareerPivot #TechCareers #WomenInTech #CareerJourney

Want to stand out in your tech career? Cynthia Hara shares her career-defining strategy on Career Downloads! Her manager's advice: "Everyone's always watching" - but they can only see what you show them. Cynthia turned this insight into actionable steps that transformed her career trajectory. Key wisdom from her success playbook: - Map and track prospect opportunities strategically - Schedule dedicated time with field reps to build relationships - Research and identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts - Document your wins and share progress regularly with stakeholders - Make your contributions visible through proactive communication Watch this clip to discover how visibility and relationship-building can accelerate your professional growth. Then dive into her full episode for more practical strategies on advancing your tech career! #CareerDownloads #PersonalBranding #TechCareers #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #WomenInTech

Tomorrow (12/3) on Career Downloads: Meet Cynthia Hara, who transformed her career from aspiring fashion designer to successful cybersecurity sales executive. Cynthia shares her unique approach to building a powerful professional network, mastering salary negotiations, and establishing herself in tech sales - all starting from zero sales experience. Her story proves that sometimes the best career opportunities come from unexpected pivots. As a bonus, learn how she's giving back by building a thriving community for women in tech in Nevada. Watch for this value-packed episode dropping tomorrow. You'll learn: • Breaking into tech sales without experience • Building your professional brand • Effective networking strategies • Negotiation tactics that work • The difference between mentors and coaches #CareerDownloads #TechSales #WomenInTech #CareerAdvice

Learn how Sheila Brewer-Richardson built a skills growth program that worked. By creating a JIRA-based portal for cross-team learning, employees could spend a few hours weekly exploring new roles in security, software development, and other areas. Essential program elements: • Let employees choose their learning path • Track development hours systematically • Support exploration of different tech roles • Enable learning outside regular duties Watch or listen to the full episode to learn how to build programs that help your team grow. #CareerDownloads #EmployeeDevelopment #TechCareers #ProfessionalGrowth #WomenInTech

Want to build a top-tier support team? Watch Sheila Brewer-Richardson explain why QA and support teams are stronger when they work together. Essential team-building insights: • Include support teams in pre-production training • Give support teams the same training as customers • Build troubleshooting skills through QA collaboration • Understand both internal and external customer needs Watch the full episode to learn her proven strategies for building support teams that deliver outstanding customer service. #CareerDownloads #CustomerSupport #QA #TechTeams #TechLeadership #WomenInTech #WomenLeaders

Watch Sheila Brewer-Richardson share a crucial truth about becoming a great Business Analyst: success isn't just about asking questions - it's about building relationships with people who hold historical knowledge and understanding those critical "one-off" cases that can make or break a project. Watch the full episode to learn how great BAs build their skills and why understanding business processes matters in tech roles. #CareerDownloads #BusinessAnalyst #TechSkills #CareerGrowth #WomenInTech

"Tell me the good, tell me the bad" - Watch Sheila Brewer-Richardson share her refreshing take on leadership that puts people first. Key leadership insights: 🔹 Create safe spaces for open, honest feedback 🔹 Accept that real growth requires hearing both wins and challenges 🔹 See your team as whole people with lives beyond work 🔹 Focus on mutual growth and improvement, not perfection Watch the full episode to learn more about building leadership skills that matter in today's changing workplace. Sheila's candid conversation about modern leadership will help you rethink how to support and grow your team. #CareerDownloads #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #PeopleFirst #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInTech

From IT startups to cardiac monitoring and back to tech! Watch Sheila Brewer-Richardson share her remarkable career detour where she switched from tech's late-night hustle to monitoring patient heartbeats at a hospital, before returning to her tech roots. Her story shows how exploring different paths can add unique value to your main career. Watch the full episode to learn how this healthcare experience enriched her technology career journey. #CareerDownloads #CareerPivot #HealthTech #ProfessionalGrowth #WomenInTech

"Know what's right. Know who you are." Simple yet powerful career advice that Sheila Brewer-Richardson received from a mentor at the Las Vegas Valley Water District. Watch as she shares how this wisdom shaped her approach to workplace challenges and personal growth. Want more gems like this? Watch the full episode on YouTube to hear Sheila's insights on staying authentic while building a successful tech career. #CareerDownloads #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #AuthenticLeadership