Not every tech role fits every person—and that’s okay. This episode explores how professionals can identify roles that align with their skills, values, working style, and long-term goals. From navigating role confusion in tech to understanding what different positions really look like day to day, our guests share how they found clarity, made pivots, and learned to prioritize fit over flashy benefits.

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Bea Blando

Career growth isn’t always about climbing higher—sometimes it’s about branching out. In this episode, we explore the difference between vertical moves (promotions) and horizontal pivots (lateral moves or skill expansion). Our guests share how to evaluate your skills, goals, and the opportunities available to make a pivot that aligns with both your career aspirations and personal fulfillment.

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This episode is edited by:

Mirshen Mabesa

What happens when tech students are given just 30 minutes to prepare for an interview with a seasoned professional? In this episode, curiosity meets experience as students ask the questions they wish they could ask in class—about careers, mistakes, skills that actually matter, and what the industry looks like from the other side. Expect candid answers, unexpected insights, and lessons you won’t find in a syllabus.

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Agora: https://www.agora.io/ KAKACOMPUTER PODCASTYouTube: /KakaComputerSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kakacomputer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kakacomputer.podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eaff2c7e-b420-473b-b2ab-78c189a6b3c6/kakacomputer-weekly-guide-for-it-insights Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakacomputer.podcast/ Website: https://kakacomputer.com/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kakacomputer.podcast This episode is edited by:Bea Blando