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Retraining for a career in tech: Meet Kate Roberts, Junior Developer at M&S

KATE ROBERTS, JUNIOR DEVELOPER AT M&S

ARTICLE SUMMARY

We recently spoke with Kate Roberts, junior developer at Marks and Spencer about her day to life at the company and her transition from academia to tech.

DURING YOUR MATERNITY LEAVE, YOU DECIDED TO RETRAIN FOR A ROLE IN TECHNOLOGY. WHAT WAS IT ABOUT THE TECH INDUSTRY THAT ATTRACTED YOU TO MAKE A CAREER TRANSITION?

WHERE DID YOU TRAIN? DID YOU FIND ANY SUPPORT FROM WOMEN IN TECH NETWORKS USEFUL?

WHAT INITIALLY ATTRACTED YOU TO YOUR NEW ROLE AT M&S?

WHAT DOES YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LOOK LIKE IN YOUR NEW ROLE?

HOW IS M&S SUPPORTING YOU WITH FLEXIBLE WORKING TO ENSURE YOU CAN BALANCE BOTH YOUR HOME AND WORK LIFE AS A MUM?

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE OTHER WOMEN WONDERING IF THEY NEED TO MAKE A CHOICE BETWEEN A CAREER OR FAMILY?

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