SXSW 2019
A Veteran’s Guide to Navigating Tech and Finance
Description:
Getting accepted into the world of technology or finance is a great accomplishment for many military veterans; however, being granted access and being successful are two very different things. There has been a large amount of focus on bringing our veterans into the workforce, but very little attention on ensuring that they understand how to navigate the organization and successfully progress once they have a seat. This panel will provide insights that veterans and employers can use as building blocks for growth and success by addressing topics like:
Personal and organizational hurdles most veterans have to overcome once entering tech or finance
Leveraging your military background to bring value to the team and company
Changing the stereotypical veteran narrative
Related Media
Takeaways
- Are there common obstacles that stop or slow down veteran progression in the worlds of technology and finance?
- What are 3-5 tools veterans can implement immediately to begin changing the way they brand themselves in the workplace?
- Are there insights managers can use to assist their veteran employees in building and maintaing networks in order to identify possible career paths?
Speakers
- Michael Burns, Chief Diversity Officer, Conduent Inc.
- Neal Conlon, Founder, The Press Forward Project
- Elizabeth Young McNally, Partner, McKinsey & Company
- Nolan Melson, Senior Consultant & Veterans ERG North America Co-Lead, Capgemini
Organizer
Michael Burns, Chief Diversity Officer, Conduent Inc.
SXSW reserves the right to restrict access to or availability of comments related to PanelPicker proposals that it considers objectionable.
Add Comments