Women in Tech

Praise

“Tarah Wheeler Van Vlack is a brilliant role model. With this book, she offers something rare and wonderful–straightforward and honest guidance for women. I am often approached by women asking, ‘How do I get started in tech?’ I recommend reading this book for answers–I wish I’d had it when I was starting out!”
— Elissa Shevinsky, editor of Lean Out: The Struggle for Gender Equality in Tech and Start-Up Culture

“The essential handbook for women in technology—engaging, practical, and inspirational, with ready-to-use advice, examples, and stories.”
—Library Journal

“With contributions from hackers, gamers, analysts, and more, this is the book Game Developer Barbie would use to guide her career.”
—Bustle

“[Women in Tech] contains advice ranging from interviews, networking and entrepreneurship, right over to developing, mentorship and the family balance. It’s actually jam packed with insights from women in the field.”
—Forbes

“[Women in Tech] discusses salary negotiation, interviewing, and business practices. Along with practical career advice, the book includes personal stories from female tech professionals.”
—GeekWire

“Tarah Wheeler Van Vlack, author of Women in Tech, wants to stop women from leaving tech jobs mid-career…. [Her] book offers career advice to women who are considering getting into tech, or those already in it who want to take their career to the next level.” 
—Seattle magazine

“[Women in Tech] has practical advice and personal stories from a variety of voices, and it covers every stage of a tech career, from applying for your first job to starting your first company. The book is lively and entertaining, and it’s a vital read for any woman, non-binary, or transgender person working in technology.”
—Bitch magazine

“If you’re a woman in the tech world, or are looking to join it, what’s the best way to succeed? Women in Tech is one expert’s answer.” 
—GeekGirlCon

“If you’re seriously considering tech as a career, this book is for you.”
—FabFitFun

“Both inclusive and empowering”
—The Market for Computer and Video Games

“With this book, [Van Vlack] sets out to buck the system, giving great advice on how women can forge their own tech career paths.”
—The Bellingham Herald

“This book features advice from several female professionals on how to succeed in this male-dominated field.”
—Business Insider

“Here’s what you need to know [from] security researcher Tarah Wheeler.”
—Teen Vogue