IIC: Joining corporate America with previous work experience, the importance of networking, and communication techniques everyone can use with Limor Bergman Gross
In our original series, Immigrants In Corporate, our mission was to amplify and empower the voices of immigrant working professionals looking for support at work.
In this episode, we talk to Limor Bergman Gross, who has worked in the tech industry for over 20 years as a software engineer, engineering manager, and Director of engineering.
Limor has firsthand experience working in a male-dominated field and has used the knowledge she gained to support women as they grow their careers in tech through mentorship and coaching.
In this episode, we cover:
- Top resources you can use when searching for a job after moving to a new country
- The communication differences between Isreal and the United States
- Tools to help you learn how to communicate when you join a new team
- Advice for someone moving from Israel to the United States (or any other country)
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More about The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast:
Welcome to the “Immigrants in Corporate” podcast. A podcast about Immigrants and the journey to belonging and thriving in the corporate workplace. Drawing on her experience as an immigrant with years of experience in corporate America, and her current role as a certified diversity professional who is working with global corporations to build a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented employees, Lola Adeyemo is amplifying the voices of immigrants across different geographical locations and within the corporate workplace. This podcast is focused on highlighting the different barriers immigrants face in the corporate workplace and sharing insights for overcoming and thriving at work by leveraging individual uniqueness and cultural background. The discussion will be based on the different categories from the book “Thriving in Intersectionality”.
As an Immigrant in the corporate workplace or an International student looking forward to getting into the corporate workplace in a new country listen in for insights and visit www.immigrantsincorporate.com for more information on social media communities and upcoming live events and resources.
Join Lola Adeyemo, each week as she connects you with immigrants who work across different industries and in different parts of the world. Hear their stories and learn how they are working towards belonging and thriving every single day.