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Ascent: Non-traditional Hiring Programs
VMware is empowering people with differing experiences and perspectives to start or restart their career at VMware through curated development and hiring programs. Our goal is to set all people up for personal and professional success. Whether you’ve taken an unconventional path to obtain your university degree or you do not have a degree; you’ve taken a break in your career and are now looking to return to work; or you’re looking to switch professions, there is a place for you at VMware. Explore the opportunities below to see how you can make your mark at VMware.
Ascent: Return to Work
In partnership with Path Forward, VMware offers people in the U.S. with five plus years of professional experience with the opportunity to restart their career after a two plus year career break. Program participants complete an 18-week professional internship where they are given access to technical training, mentorship, and professional development.
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Return to Work: Nakshatra
At VMware, we understand that taking a career break is sometimes necessary. Our commitment to increasing representation of women at all levels of the company inspires us to find ways to create unconventional entry points for talent, and to leverage the skills and diverse experiences you can bring to our company.
Ascent Return to Work: Nakshatra is a thoughtfully designed program for women to help you restart your career having been away from work for more than 2 years. We hire returnees for technical and non-technical roles in business units such as Product, IT (Information Technology), Sales, and Finance.
Journey to Nakshatra
Behind The Experience
A Consistent and Equitable Interview Process
VMware launched the Nakshatra program in 2020 when the first batch of returnees were successfully onboarded.
Under this program, you will be invited to participate in a four and half months (18 weeks) paid returnship program. This program is open to professionals who reside in India, have a minimum of 2+ years of professional work experience and a career break of minimum 2 years.
During the program, you will receive on-the-job training, mentorship, and learning paths to support a successful transition back into the workforce. After successfully completing the program, you have the opportunity to be considered for a full-time role at VMware.
We have put together a support system at VMware, which comprises of the reporting manager, technical mentor and a Women in Tech buddy who will be available to support you as you refresh your existing skills and learn modern technologies, which you can put it into practice at work.
VMware’s interview process consists of three assessments to gain a holistic picture of the skills, achievements, and motivations you will bring to VMware.We are hiring for technical and non-technical roles in the program.
Round 1:
Work Sample Simulation
An “at home” project, where you will be given an opportunity to complete a short-project or prepare a presentation in advance of your interview.
Round 2:
Discovery Interview
Two-part interview that probes into past achievements and problem-solving.
Round 3:
Strengths Interview
Interview looking for natural strengths, talents, and motivations.
Hear from our Returnees
"Joining back from a 2 and a half year career break was an overwhelming thought to me, with the current set of technologies changing and new technologies getting added to the tech stack every other day, it is hard to find one’s footing back in technology. I cannot thank VMware enough for having a program like Nakshatra, where you are technically enabled and prepared for the real world challenges in the space of technology. At VMware you will find people who are happy to guide you along, resources that are endless and opportunities that would truly help you, get back on your feet.”
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“Pausing your career does not mean you are putting a stop to your career. VMware Nakshatra gave me an opportunity to renew my career aspirations in an extremely encouraging environment. Nakshatra is a great opportunity to unleash my talent and to bring back my professional identity. So, own the journey you have taken. Opportunities and pathways are constantly changing and so is restarting careers.”
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“Nakshatra is an amazing program that gave me a chance to kick start my career again after taking a break for 2 years. It not only gave an me opportunity to get back to the industry but also gave me a platform to upskill myself and work with latest technologies. Being a part of Nakshatra 1.0 was an exciting journey. My whole team was very supportive. I received great guidance from my manager as well as my mentor to successfully complete this program and get a permanent role upon completion. Thank you, VMware, for providing women like me with such a great initiative”
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VMware helped me regain my confidence in doing what I used to do best – software project & program management. I could get back to my career journey through the amazing VMware Nakshatra program. The mentorship, the support, the culture and the work environment has made it seem like I never had that 7 year break. Thank you VMware!!!”
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“VMware has provided an equitable platform for women who have taken a break in their careers, to come back and fulfil their dreams through the Nakshatra Program. This program has helped me to grow professionally and become technically sound. With the support of a good team of experts who helped me achieve a personal milestone — to become a Full Time Employee (FTE) at VMware.”
Swati Kota
Member Of Technical Staff
App Volumes Team
"Joining back from a 2 and a half year career break was an overwhelming thought to me, with the current set of technologies changing and new technologies getting added to the tech stack every other day, it is hard to find one’s footing back in technology. I cannot thank VMware enough for having a program like Nakshatra, where you are technically enabled and prepared for the real world challenges in the space of technology. At VMware you will find people who are happy to guide you along, resources that are endless and opportunities that would truly help you, get back on your feet.”
LP.SKU-17.SUB-PARAGRAPH_1
“Pausing your career does not mean you are putting a stop to your career. VMware Nakshatra gave me an opportunity to renew my career aspirations in an extremely encouraging environment. Nakshatra is a great opportunity to unleash my talent and to bring back my professional identity. So, own the journey you have taken. Opportunities and pathways are constantly changing and so is restarting careers.”
LP.SKU-17.SUB-PARAGRAPH_2
“Nakshatra is an amazing program that gave me a chance to kick start my career again after taking a break for 2 years. It not only gave an me opportunity to get back to the industry but also gave me a platform to upskill myself and work with latest technologies. Being a part of Nakshatra 1.0 was an exciting journey. My whole team was very supportive. I received great guidance from my manager as well as my mentor to successfully complete this program and get a permanent role upon completion. Thank you, VMware, for providing women like me with such a great initiative”
LP.SKU-17.SUB-PARAGRAPH_3
VMware helped me regain my confidence in doing what I used to do best – software project & program management. I could get back to my career journey through the amazing VMware Nakshatra program. The mentorship, the support, the culture and the work environment has made it seem like I never had that 7 year break. Thank you VMware!!!”
LP.SKU-17.SUB-PARAGRAPH_4
“VMware has provided an equitable platform for women who have taken a break in their careers, to come back and fulfil their dreams through the Nakshatra Program. This program has helped me to grow professionally and become technically sound. With the support of a good team of experts who helped me achieve a personal milestone — to become a Full Time Employee (FTE) at VMware.”
Swati Kota
Member Of Technical Staff
App Volumes Team
VMware Ascent Technical Bootcamp
In partnership with Galvanize, the VMware Ascent Technical Bootcamp provides career opportunities for people in the United States that have non-traditional backgrounds and skillsets, and who are looking for entry level backend software development positions. You will participate in a twelve-week, immersive technical training prior to being extended a job offer from VMware. Access to VMware technical mentors, one-on-one meetings with a dedicated talent acquisition expert, and instruction in DevOps, Java microservice development, advanced data structures, service design patterns, distributed application development, and VMware-specific technologies are several of the benefits of this opportunity. Once hired as a full-time employee, you will receive a personalized, ninety-day onboarding and mentorship experience.
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