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Careers for Tech Girls in Video Game Development

Author : Laura La Bella

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 83 pages

File Size : 39,22 MB

Release : 2015-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1499461089

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Book Description

Women have faced an uphill climb in the male-dominated world of video game development, but that is beginning to change. Young women now make up nearly half of all gamers, and some companies are looking to expand the influence of women in the gaming industry and engage with them as creators, rather than only as consumers. This resource introduces middle and high school girls to the world of video game development, covering the kinds of courses, extracurricular activities, and organizations that can help them get into a career in video game development.



Careers for Tech Girls in Computer Science

Author : Heather Moore Niver

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 26,95 MB

Release : 2015-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1499461054

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Book Description

This straightforward guide empowers those young women who are interested in working as computer and information research scientists, computer network architects, information security analysts, software developers, web developers, and video game developers and designers by offering a trove of industry insiders' career tips. The responsibilities of each job area are described along with the specific skills and training that are required. Steps for looking for jobs, compiling a resume and writing a cover letter, interviewing, and staying at the top of the game after getting the job are all thoroughly examined.



Careers for Tech Girls in Math

Author : Gina Hagler

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 83 pages

File Size : 44,44 MB

Release : 2015-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 149946102X

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Book Description

Thanks to the popular misconception that girls are not good at math, careers in mathematics for women have historically been limited. Those who did work in the field were considered unfeminine and unappealing. All that is changing with concerted efforts to emphasize math education for girls and to expose girls to potential careers in mathematics. This resource suggests a variety of careers that rely on the study of mathematics and explains how to pursue them. Readers will also be advised about how to land their first job and how to advance up the career ladder.



Careers for Tech Girls in Software Engineering

Author : Sarah Rose Dahnke

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 36,73 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Young Adult Nonfiction

ISBN : 1508180245

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As apps, online shopping, and automated services expand in scope, software engineering, the development, operation, and maintenance of software, is a career growing in scope and salary. While "software development" may initially evoke images of a high-tech computer lab, in reality, software engineering is a growing part of many industries, and the workplaces and those working in them are equally diverse. This book provides a young women's guide to breaking her way into a traditionally male-dominated industry. Chapters cover the industry at large, possible career paths, and the preparation tech girls can undertake in middle school, high school, and college to lay the foundations for engineering. With a special focus on women in STEM, this volume also addresses the job hunt and the unique difficulties women may face in the workplace, such as pay disparity or derogatory remarks and behavior, and gives readers tools to confront and report such unacceptable practices.



Women in Gaming: 100 Professionals of Play

Author : Meagan Marie

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 354 pages

File Size : 38,80 MB

Release : 2018-12-04

Category : History

ISBN : 0744019931

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Book Description

Women in Gaming: 100 Professionals of Play is a celebration of female accomplishments in the video game industry, ranging from high-level executives to programmers to cosplayers. This insightful and celebratory book highlights women who helped to establish the industry, women who disrupted it, women who fight to diversify it, and young women who will someday lead it. Featuring household names and unsung heroes, each individual profiled is a pioneer in their own right. Key features in this book include: *100 Professionals of Play: Interviews and Special Features with 100 diverse and prominent women highlighting their impact on the gaming industry in the fields of design, programming, animation, marketing, voiceover, and many more. *Pro Tips: Practical and anecdotal advice from industry professionals for young adults working toward a career in the video game industry. *Essays: Short essays covering various topics affecting women in gaming related careers, including "Difficult Women: The Importance of Female Characters Who Go Beyond Being Strong," "NPC: On Being Unseen in the Game Dev Community," and "Motherhood and Gaming: How Motherhood Can Help Rather Than Hinder a Career." *"A Day in the Life of" Features: An inside look at a typical day in the gaming industry across several vocations, including a streamer, a voice actor, and many more.



Careers for Tech Girls in Digital Publishing

Author : Hillary Dodge

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 38,60 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Young Adult Nonfiction

ISBN : 1508180148

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Book Description

Take a look behind the scenes of several exciting and rewarding careers in the world of digital publishing. Inside this guide, creative girls will find solid information about how to pursue the career of their dreams. They will explore options for creating new-wave content, designing publishing platforms for the media of the future, and leading organizations through digital media publication and management. It's no secret that some of the highest paying and innovative jobs involve connecting ideas with technology. This accessible guide provides practical tips for girls at every stage of the career preparation journey.



Getting Paid to Make Games and Apps

Author : Kristina Lyn Heitkamp

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 30,76 MB

Release : 2016-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 150817296X

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Book Description

For a technophile, it’s not a big leap to want to create something new. This title offers readers from grades seven through twelve the chance to discover career options in game and app development and the education that will qualify them for those options. Apart from figuring out the creative side, the reader will also discover what is necessary to break into an extremely competitive market as a professional. Readers will experience engaging sidebars that introduce successful young developers and their creations, and various types of references throughout will allow the reader to take in the whole world of development.



Careers for Tech Girls in Audio Engineering

Author : Jackson Nieuwland

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 27,46 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Young Adult Nonfiction

ISBN : 1508180091

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Book Description

From the music industry to movies, television, and gaming, audio engineers are responsible for recording, editing, and mixing the sounds all around us, and with careers in tech forming some of the most lucrative employment opportunities out there, audio engineering is a solid choice for audiophiles who excel at STEM. This book introduces young women to the ins-and-outs of audio engineering, including the basics about equipment, software, and the career paths they can pursue. With a crafted blend of career guidance and social guidance for young women in the workforce, this isn't your typical guide to landing the dream job. This volume helps women understand the unique challenges they face in the workforce and how to stand up to them, paving the way for equal pay, respect in the workplace, and a fulfilling career path crafting the soundtracks to our world.



A Career as a Mobile App Developer

Author : Jason Porterfield

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 22,25 MB

Release : 2017-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538381567

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Book Description

As smartphones and other mobile devices have become a fixture in our daily lives, more and more innovative and useful apps are developed for them. This informative book examines the steps needed to launch a career in the field of mobile app development, including the skills readers will need and education and training requirements. Readers will learn about potential careers within the programming, marketing, payment, and distribution processes behind mobile apps. A sample résumé demonstrates how readers might present their skills to land an exciting new job.



Geek Girl Rising

Author : Heather Cabot

Publisher : St. Martin's Press

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 22,11 MB

Release : 2017-05-23

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1250112265

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Book Description

This book "isn't about the famous tech trailblazers you already know, like Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer. Instead, veteran journalists Heather Cabot and Samantha Walravens introduce readers to the ... female entrepreneurs and technologists fighting at the grassroots level for an ownership stake in the revolution that's changing the way we live, work and connect to each other"--Amazon.com.