MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Tackling the problem at the root
Meet Kamilia, a woman who champions girls that want a future career in tech and engineering. Kamilia's impact on the lives of schoolgirls in France has been so great, that her program, Seed of an Engineer, is now being expanded with the support of #tecHER into a global effort.
Learn how one woman's passion for engineering has opened the doorway for thousands of French girls, and how it will, with your help, expand even further.
GAMING
DreamHack Stockholm 2025 - where playing games is big business
Volvo Group had the pleasure of meeting thousands of gamers recently on our stand at DreamHack 2025, in Stockholm, Sweden. The event, the largest Expo in the Nordics, with over 100 booths and live competition between professional gamers, gave us the opportunity to show the gaming community a side to Volvo Group that they didn't know existed. We have a lot of gamers working in the tech field - from product simulation software developers and training content producers, to HMI specialists, VR Analysts and more. And of course, we are always on the lookout for new talent!
Check out our DreamHack 2025 jobs page and discover the types of roles we can offer gamers
RECRUITER'S TIPS
Can you combine a career and family life?
Our recruiter, Linda Apelryd, talks about the choices and possibilities you have to pursue the career of your dreams, while maintaining a healthy personal life, and how your approach to your career makes all the difference.
WORKING LIFE
Mentoring program update
We launched the #tecHER Mentoring Program in 2025 and received hundreds of applications for a limited number of places. We are planning to expand the Mentoring Program in 2026, so keep an eye out for the application form. In the meantime, listen to Redha and Dita describe their experience in the Mentoring Program, and the ways it helped them both – as mentor and mentee.
More stories from the #tecHER newsletter
Tips from the recruiter
Listen to the experienced voice of a Volvo Group recruiter and get some insights around what they look for in a candidate.
Optimize your chances of getting that job
Looking for the perfect job can take time. It’s a process that should not be rushed. In this short video, Linda Apelryd, Talent Acquisition Partner at Volvo Group, explains what recruiters look for in your application, and more specifically, what gets their attention.
Not sure you qualify? Apply anyway!
Too many women limit their own career development because they are worried about not meeting every job requirement. Linda Apelryd, Talent Acquisition Partner at Volvo Group, says clarity and confidence about your skills matter most. Apply anyway, your next opportunity is closer than you think.
Career tips from a Volvo Group recruiter
Want to get that salary you deserve? Perhaps you would like to find a more nimble way to advance your career? In this video you'll meet Linda Apelryd, Talent Acquisition Partner at Volvo Group, who will talk you through all the things you need to think about when applying for a job.
Why work at Volvo Group?
Watch Sreevalli talk about the reasons why working at Volvo Group could be the next big step forward in your tech career.
Have you heard of the 'Leaky Pipeline?'
The term is often used to depict women who passively ‘leak’ out of STEM careers – but the truth is more sinister – most women leave due to biases and barriers women face in their careers. Listen to Celine explain more in this insightful video.
Menopause: how it affects you and the business
Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman's life. This natural process can bring a host of physical and emotional changes, including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, fatigue, and cognitive fog—often referred to as "brain fog." While it's a universal experience for women, its impact is profoundly personal, varying in intensity and duration.
Yet, it's a topic shrouded in stigma, leaving many women to navigate it silently. Greater awareness and support, like flexible policies and open conversations, can empower women to thrive professionally. Watch the clips below to get some personal experience of women working their way through menopause.
Be kind to yourself!
It shouldn't be a secret!
Getting support
Women empowered
Meet some of the best role models you can imagine, and get advice that will help you to make the moves you need to build the career of your dreams.
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A healthy ego can change your journey
Dive into a compelling exploration where ego takes center stage, revealing its dual nature and its impact on success. This short film featuring Diana Banozic, Head of Foundational Products at Volvo Group Digital and IT, will challenges you to rethink what makes a true leader, blending personal anecdotes with powerful insights on the benefits of what she calls servant leadership. Discover how fostering humility and collective triumph can redefine achievement in the tech path you have chosen.
Three rules to change your career
With close to 25 years' leadership in the field of design, Pernilla Johansson's background includes time as a consultant, working with Electrolux and Phillips Design and her current role as Vice President and Head of UX Design at Volvo Group Digital & IT. If her career journey has taught her anything - it's that there are three basic rules to success.
The definition of a successful life
MinJuan Wang is a leader in AI. She has always been passionate about data and technology. But her journey hasn't always been straightforward. In fact, when she started her career, she was following someone else's dream. In Women Empowered, she shares what she learned along the way, and how you too can achieve your goals.
Stop being such a good girl!
Listen to Cécile’s life and career advice around overcoming 'good girl syndrome'! Learn how she became a global leader, driving digital business transformation (focusing on customer, design and technology). From early life changing experiences, and facing challenges in her early 40’s, leveraging each obstacle to create a successful and sustainable career.
Breaking barriers with reversed mentoring
What valuable insights emerged when Moa, a 26-year-old engineering student, mentored Mike, a seasoned VP at Volvo? This inspiring "reversed mentoring" journey highlights how breaking traditional roles fosters growth, challenges gender norms, and sparks measurable change. Watch the video to see how authenticity, courage, and collaboration lead to empowerment.
Women who made a unique contribution to our world
One could be forgiven for thinking that women have only just started to make a significant difference in the field of STEM. The truth is, women have been changing the way we think, work and live for centuries. Meet some of the women who broke through to create real and lasting impact in our world, and let's celebrate their achievements!
Tech corner
Interested in working at Volvo Group? Meet some of the people shaping our world with cutting-edge technologies and learn how their work makes a difference.
The women shaping Artificial Intelligence
Meet some of the women at Volvo Group who work at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence, shaping it to deliver the goods for the transport industry. Daria Zotova, Data Scientist, Deepthi Pathare, PhD in Machine Learning, and Ida Elwesköld, Digital Transformation Specialist explain what drew them to both AI and working at Volvo Group.
Smashing myths around working with cybersecurity
Did you ever get the feeling that people working in cybersecurity were oddball, introverted tech geniuses, locked away in basements and garages, preferring code to human contact? Think again. Meet some women working with cybersecurity and see what they are really like. Some are not even into coding!
The women who followed their dreams
Highlights from #tecHER 2025
No role model? No problem!
At #tecHER, we discussed how to navigate your career without a role mode. Meet Silvia Zatusevschi from Continental Automotive, Nicole Miller, Intuit Academy and Roshanak Fathian, NORD DDB, share how to build confidence, embrace authenticity, and chart your own course.
How to navigate your career
Srishti Sofat (SVP Product Development at Oracle) has built confidence through 26 years of experience – by daring to seek validation, leveraging visibility when outnumbered, and defining success on her own terms. Moa Lennström (Industrial Ecology MSc student at Chalmers University of Technology) is just beginning her journey, discovering how to confidently claim space with ideas, body language, and intuition. This 12-minute dialogue is full of actionable insights.
A CEO’s success story in STEM
Dr. Ilham Kadri went from being a scientist to an award-winning CEO of the global science company Syensqo by breaking barriers, staying true to her purpose, and pushing for change.
In this 15-minute interview she speaks openly about her journey – from growing up with an illiterate grandmother in Morocco to coping with dyslexia, and shares exactly what it takes to lead on your own terms. Discover what influenced her career and why it matters for yours. Watch and see what’s possible when you claim the space you’re entitled to.
Using technology for social good
How can technology tackle society’s biggest challenges – from climate change and healthcare to social justice? Dr. Vibhuti Agrawal (NextGen Healthcare), Julie Maes (Volvo Group), and Ava Volandes (Minecraft) share powerful insights into how they leverage technology for social good, drive responsible innovation, and create real-world impact. In this 21-minute discussion three leaders from different industries share a common vision: technology guided by purpose. Watch the full panel to see innovation creating lasting impact.
