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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Shruti Balasa, a full stack developer. She has developed and delivered more than 200 websites over the last 9 years, ranging from static to fully-fledged networking and eCommerce sites.

She is now focused on creating tutorials and courses to simplify web development for beginners.

Shruti talks about why we should always try to remain open to new possibilities in our IT careers. She also discusses the importance of effective networking in order to let the world know what we\\u2019re capable of.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

We should be open to any opportunities, especially earlier in our IT careers. Even the pathways that may seem alien to us can often allow us to gain new skills that take us in new directions.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

Shruti developed a piece of software that was subverted by a single user, who hacked the system due to a hidden backdoor. This made Shruti feel the weight of an error, but also spurred her on to be more attentive subsequently.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

At the beginning of her career, Shruti was interviewed and assessed by Microsoft without any expectations. As she was about to leave, she was advised that she had done far better than she had expected.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

Shruti is constantly excited by the eternal state of learning in the IT sector. The excitement comes in the fact that we must always be developing in order to stay afloat.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 The fact that IT itself is built around problem solving \\u2013 Shruti\\u2019s main strength.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 To start a YouTube channel

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 Shruti was advised against joining a startup by a manager, despite her instincts telling her that it was the right decision.

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Shruti was join Twitter and begin networking much sooner.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Shruti wants to simply web development and coding concepts that people usually find complex.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Public speaking, which has allowed her to overcome her introversion.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Shruti loves adventures, and so takes every opportunity to embark upon new ones.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Shruti\\u2019s young child is taking up most of her time, but it is a rewarding life. Family is very important.

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FINAL CAREER TIP

It\\u2019s very important to improve your communication and networking skills. You have to let people know what you can do and what you are capable of.

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BEST MOMENTS

(4:20) \\u2013 Shruti - \\u201cI want to you to be open to any opportunities, at least in the beginnings of your career\\u201d

(5:11) \\u2013 Shruti - \\u201cTry your hands at everything, because you never know what you\\u2019re really good at until you try\\u201d

(11:37) \\u2013 Shruti \\u2013 \\u201cLook for the small wins every single day\\u201d

(19:43) \\u2013 Shruti \\u2013 \\u201cI want to love everything I do, so I take up anything that excites me. That\\u2019s how I keep my career energized!\\u201d

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ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.\\xa0 And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_philburgess

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess

Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess

Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 SHRUTI BALASA

Shruti Balasa is a full stack developer. She has developed and delivered more than 200 websites over the last 9 years, ranging from static to fully-fledged networking and eCommerce sites.

She is now focused on creating tutorials and courses to simplify web development for beginners.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 SHRUTI BALASA

Shruti Balasa can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/shrutibalasa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrutibalasa/

Website: https://www.shrutibalasa.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Thirus