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What Type of Person Thrives in the Tech Industry, According to a Salesforce Accessibility Specialist

To thrive in the tech industry, especially in accessibility, requires being a "lifelong learner" with a strong sense of empathy, constantly seeking improvement and considering diverse learning styles. Success hinges on creating accessible learning ecosystems encompassing "podcasts, audio books, e-learnings, videos, walkthroughs, simulations," ensuring a wider audience can engage with the material effectively.

Inquisitive, Lifelong Learner, Empathetic, Adaptable, Accessible

Advizer Information

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Haley Shust

Accessibility Specialist

Salesforce

Elon University, 2015

Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction (focus: Digital learning); University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Biology & Related Sciences

Technology

Education

Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member

Video Highlights

1. Lifelong learning is crucial in the tech industry, demanding continuous adaptation and improvement.

2. Empathy is key to success; understanding diverse learners and customers helps create more effective and accessible products.

3. Creating diverse learning experiences, including podcasts, e-learnings, and videos, caters to various learning styles and enhances accessibility

Transcript

How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?

People in the tech industry have to be inquisitive, lifelong learners. You can't become complacent with how technology works. You have to be thinking about what's next, how to improve things, and how to make them more accessible.

That's where empathy becomes another important characteristic for someone who would thrive in this industry. If you're thinking about your customer or your learners, you're more likely to create something they'll appreciate.

If you simply focus on your own perspective and the type of learner you are, you may not be as successful. Instead, it's important to consider the different ways people can learn.

This includes podcasts, audiobooks, e-learnings, videos, walkthroughs, and simulations. If you can create a learning ecosystem that includes all of these, rather than just one style of learning, it tends to be more successful and accessible. People can then choose the type of learning that works for them in their specific context.

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