# Emily Kager Welcome to my blog This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## How to Attract and Retain Underrepresented Tech Talent DevFeed: [How to Attract and Retain Underrepresented Tech Talent]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-03-20T18:23:05Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Emily Kager]() Topics: [Job](), [Requirements]() Tags: [diversity](), [hiring](), [internship](), [junior](), [language](), [mentorship](), [recruiting](), [tech-talent](), [writing]() ### AI overview A developer shares thoughts on attracting and retaining underrepresented tech talent, focusing on broader job-posting criteria, inclusive language, and hiring pathways such as internships and junior roles. ### Source excerpt A very common question I get in my inbox is, "I love your posts! How can I get more women to work at my company??". It's not a bad question but I'm just a developer and have never worked in recruiting or D+I so it's not necessarily my area of expertise. That being said, with the acknowledgement that I have a large San Francisco/Bay Area bias since I've spent my entire career here, I have a few thoughts on how to attract and retain tech talent from underrepresented groups. ## Virtual Interview Reflection DevFeed: [Virtual Interview Reflection]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-02-12T18:23:05Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Emily Kager]() Topics: [Job](), [HackerRank](), [coding]() Tags: [hiring](), [interviewing](), [virtual](), [writing]() ### AI overview A personal reflection on going through a real tech interview process for the first time, including imposter syndrome, remote interviewing, referrals, multiple offers, interview fatigue, and the value of personal support. ### Source excerpt I have a confession. ## Leaving Mozilla DevFeed: [Leaving Mozilla]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-02-10T18:23:05Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Emily Kager]() Topics: [Mozilla](), [Firefox](), [firefox for android](), [Mobile](), [Java]() Tags: [android](), [career](), [community](), [experience](), [firefox](), [firefox-for-android](), [growth](), [leadership](), [mozilla](), [oss](), [project](), [team](), [work](), [writing]() ### AI overview A personal account of joining Mozilla as an intern and working on Firefox for Android. The author describes finding a supportive team and meaningful work, then leaving to pursue something new after burnout from sustained workload around a major browser rewrite. ### Source excerpt I don't think any little girl grows up with the goal of "I want to be an OSS Android browser developer" and to be totally honest, even as an adult I just kind of fell into it. I first joined Mozilla as an intern during my change-career journey mainly because I had taken one Android class, knew some Java, and applied on a whim at the right time to hit the recruiter's inbox. Despite not actively seeking Mozilla or Android out, I immediately fell in love with the project and team and knew I had stumbled into a very special place. The problems were interesting, I had opportunities for leadership and growth from the start, and the people were kind, smart, and supportive. ## Going Viral as a Woman in Tech DevFeed: [Going Viral as a Woman in Tech]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-10-08T18:23:05Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Emily Kager]() Topics: [Reddit](), [X (Twitter)](), [Internet](), [Programming]() Tags: [humor](), [programming](), [reddit](), [social-media](), [tech](), [tiktok](), [twitter](), [video](), [women-in-tech](), [writing]() ### AI overview The author recounts how a short skit posted on TikTok and Twitter unexpectedly reached Reddit's front page. The resulting loss of control over the post and an influx of sexualized, threatening comments left her distressed, while moderation removed few of the reported comments. ### Source excerpt A few days ago I had an idea for a silly skit that I would post on TikTok. I spent about 5-10 minutes filming it with no script or plan and posted it on my TikTok and my Twitter. I went to bed and in the morning was awoken to messages from my friends and acquaintances that I was suddenly on the front page of Reddit. ## How a Neuroscience Graduate Transitioned to Software Engineering DevFeed: [How a Neuroscience Graduate Transitioned to Software Engineering]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2018-07-29T00:42:05Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Emily Kager]() Topics: [Software](), [coding](), [Computer science](), [Mobile](), [Mozilla]() Tags: [career](), [code](), [computer-science](), [developer](), [internship](), [learning](), [mobile](), [mozilla](), [software-engineer](), [writing]() ### AI overview The author describes moving from a neuroscience degree and public-health work into software engineering. After exploring several career options, they took Harvard's CS50x course, pursued a computer science post-baccalaureate program at Mills College, and later began a mobile developer internship at Mozilla. ### Source excerpt Here I am in 2015, graduating from undergrad with a degree in neuroscience and no concrete plans in place. Exactly two years later, I was starting a mobile developer internship at Mozilla. ## How to Create a Free Static Website and Blog with Jekyll DevFeed: [How to Create a Free Static Website and Blog with Jekyll]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2018-07-27T01:59:05Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Emily Kager]() Topics: [Jekyll](), [Homebrew](), [macOS](), [Git](), [Package Management](), [Ruby](), [Command-line interface](), [GitHub](), [Atom]() Tags: [atom](), [command-line](), [free](), [git](), [github](), [homebrew](), [how-to](), [jekyll](), [macos](), [minutes](), [personal-website](), [writing]() ### AI overview This tutorial explains how to build a free personal static website with blog capabilities using Jekyll. It covers setting up a text editor, command-line tools, Homebrew, Ruby, Jekyll, Bundler, Git, and GitHub, with examples focused on macOS. ### Source excerpt Do you want a personal website? :computer: