“I took coding classes in college, and something my dad always instilled in me was finding the next best thing, which if you know where the future is headed then you know it is artificial Intelligence (AI),” Hannah shared. “The course was one year long and covered many topics including predictive analysis, social media analytics, many different coding classes and much more.” Hannah graduated in May 2018 with a job lined up in HR technology consulting. “When I first started with the company, I had no idea what technology I wanted to be aligned with,” Hannah shared. “There is everything from [Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)] systems, HR systems, security software and much more. But I knew I had a passion for analytics, leading and building systems. Right when I started with my consulting company, I was aligned with their HR technology department. I was a little nervous about going into HR as I had only ever dealt with ERP systems, but looking back it turned out to be one of the best things that could have happened to me. There is so much growth within this practice, and I have had the opportunity to lead, problem solve, drive analytics and grow my career quickly.” Hannah admitted that consulting is a tough career and that it’s not for everyone as it tends to be draining and even unstable at times, but the rewards make it worth it. “Lots of traveling is involved with working weekends and nights sometimes, so it can get stressful at times,” Hannah shared. “I will say, though, that someone in a consulting role can get two to three years of experience within one year because of how fast paced the work is. You also learn a ton about the ins and outs of the client because it’s our job to help them either improve what they are doing or implement systems.” Traveling and working odd hours are qualities she also attunes with her passion project and creative outlet, her “Oh What a Sight to See” blog, where she shares insight on topics ranging from seasonal workwear and fashion dos and don’ts to topics a lot of women can relate to, including feeling confident at work, her own career goals, work-from-home must-haves, travel tips, home décor and more. Today, Hannah balances her professional life as an HR technology consultant and blogger with her personal life as a wife and new mom of soon-to-be two little ones. Keep up with her busy day-to-day life by following her on Instagram, @hannahstemme, and TikTok at hannahstemme.
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