Pointers in 10

Technology has been providing artists with new ways to express themselves. It has become more intertwined than ever before, whether it’s through providing new ways to mix different types of media, allowing more human interaction or simply making the process of creating it easier.   In this season's finale, Tryphena Yeboah (Ph.D. Candidate, Author of the chapbook A Mouthful of Home) on the topic What kind of stories can we create together? Listen, subscribe and help share the word by leaving a 5-star review: https://anchor.fm/pointers-in-10  Follow Tryphena on Twitter @tryphena_yeboah to get updates on her work.

You've probably heard of Alt text (Alternative Text) for images in terms of web accessibility and you might have come across it before if you ever had images on a page not loading properly. Alt-text is the written copy displayed in place of those images. In today's episode, I speak on the topic: Show and Tell- What is Alt text and how is it written? Listen, subscribe and help share the word by leaving a 5-star review: https://anchor.fm/pointers-in-10 

Data is important for several reasons. It is at the centre of making processes better, helps you gain insights from strategies, and make projections for future work. Whichever industry you work in, or whatever your interests, you will almost certainly have come across a story about how “data” is changing the face of our world. In this episode, I speak to Jeffrey Edem Dagadu (Data Scientist at Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited) on the topic: Why are we mining data? Listen, subscribe and help share the word by leaving a 5-star review: https://anchor.fm/pointers-in-10 

Imposter syndrome can be your worst enemy,” threatening to hold you back in making major career and life strides. A career coach notes: “Even if everyone else around you sees the amazing talent you have if you don’t know how to own it, you may end up falling behind.” In this episode, Lebogang Madise (Azure Developer Audience PMM (MEA HQ) at Microsoft) speaks on the topic: I don't see the I in Imposter. Listen, subscribe and help share the word by leaving a 5-star review: https://anchor.fm/pointers-in-10 

It’s vital for the well-being of our economy that women play a central role in helping drive the digital revolution. Gender diversity in the workplace generates diverse thinking which translates into greater innovation and improved performance. In this episode, Princess Erwina Ndom, Partnerships & Collaboration Manager at Mobile Web Ghana shares on the Technology and Women Empowerment Program (TaWEP), a project funded by the US Embassy Ghana and aimed at developing and preparing women and girls with basic digital skills, work-readiness, and personal development skills. Be a part: https://tawep.org/causes.html Listen, subscribe and help share the word by leaving a 5-star review: https://anchor.fm/pointers-in-10 

You may have a blend of highly skilled or technical individuals as well as those who are not as familiar with the concepts or terminology. You will need to address both learning styles. Find out how in this episode with Lawrence Muthoga, Developer Audience Lead Africa at (Microsoft Middle East and Africa) Microsoft is hiring, check out careers.microsoft.com

Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road ~Stewart Brand The Hacklab Foundation since its inception has worked to profer solutions based on technology to problems.  With over 300+ developers, 20 speakers, workshops, mentoring sessions, and 36+ hours of coding, the 2021 Haklab Hackathon goes virtual. Join in as we explore Leveraging AI to drive Listen to this week's episode curated from a conversation on the Geek Squad Show on Joy FM: https://anchor.fm/pointers-in-10. Subscribe and help share the word by leaving a 5-star review.

Technology is a double-edged sword- capable both of doing and undoing damage to environmental quality. In this episode, I speak to Michael J. Oghia (External Relations Coordinator, SDIA - Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance ) on Digital Sustainability and the emerging relationship between the Internet and the environment. Listen, subscribe and help share the word by leaving a 5-star review: https://anchor.fm/pointers-in-10 

Numbers and metrics on your CV add perspective to what you have achieved over the years. Imagine someone told you "I have lots of money" vs. "I have 3 million dollars". Listen to the concluding part of our mini CV clinic with Joel Anaman (Career Coach at Productivity Optimizer, Commercial Pharmacist & Chevening Scholar.) Subscribe and help share the word by leaving a 5-star review: https://anchor.fm/pointers-in-10 Check out the Free Productivity Optimizer CV Template with Comments here: www.bit.ly/thecvtemplate #pointersin10 #networking #careers #CV

Taking the marketing approach on your job hunt will improve your presentation and increase your chances of success. There is more to a job application than just sending your information to a company and hope for the best.  On the first part of our mini CV clinic, we speak to Joel Anaman (Career Coach at Productivity Optimizer, Commercial Pharmacist & Chevening Scholar.) Listen, subscribe and help share the word by leaving a 5-star review: https://anchor.fm/pointers-in-10 Check out the Free Productivity Optimizer CV Template with Comments here: www.bit.ly/thecvtemplate  #pointersin10 #networking #careers #CV