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From support to strategic partner: level up your IT career
Discover what skills are most undervalued in IT and when it's time to move on from your current role.
Erin Merchant, Senior IT Manager at Chime (formerly at Robinhood, Envoy, and Pixar), reveals her strategies for IT career advancement, job hunting in today's market, and creating a positive team culture.
Main takeaways:
People skills first, tech second
Know when to leave your role
Data drives strategic convos
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