As new grads, we know first-hand how stressful and challenging recruiting can be. This episode is meant to be a comprehensive guide to help those recruiting in tech for their first full-time jobs 👩‍💻! 

We’ll be sharing our experiences recruiting for software engineering (thanks to our friend Lynn Kim), product design, and product management roles. From applying and interview prepping, to negotiating your offer and managing stress, we talk about every part of the process.

Resources mentioned can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hOEb3KtuO892gVMHySKnhwpWRKkal-mhrIHK65drlNo/edit

Timestamps:

(13:40) - Application Success Rates

(20:11) - Application Process Tips

(22:54) - Software Interview Process

(28:09) - Design Interview Process

(31:18) - Product Interview Process

(34:50) - Internship vs FT recruiting

(38:29) - Finding a support network 

(41:35) - Interview Tips

(49:32) - Factors to consider when choosing a job

(55:59) - Negotiation

(1:03:58) - Managing stress and mental well-being

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