The Hidden Skills That Future-Proof Data Careers September 18, 2025 ruthsmith The Hidden Skills That Future-Proof Data Careers Stability Is the Dream—But Change Is Reality I hear it all the time from data professionals: “I just want this to be my last role.” I get it. After years of layoffs, re-orgs, and leadership churn, stability […]

Ruth Joins The Engineer Her Path Podcast September 18, 2025 ruthsmith Ruth Joins The Engineer Her Path Podcast Ruth recently joined Sandra Park with the Engineer Her Path Podcast to share how she turned a career setback into an opportunity, pivoting from aerospace to coaching, finding purpose after loss, and building a business she loves. […]

Both climbers. Same mountain. Very different climb. The first is tethered to a lead. They rise fast, on someone else’s rope. Their skills are debatable. But as long as the leader ascends, so do they. The second picks their own line. Places their own anchors. Takes the tougher route on purpose.

If I were graduating college today, here's exactly how I’d land my first job.. [without applying to 100+ postings.] 1. Find 10–15 people doing what you want to do. 2. Ask friends or family for intros, or shoot your shot and DM them directly.