GigaNation - Decoding the Tech Career

Are you getting past the first round of interviews but having trouble landing your dream job in the tech industry?  Whether you're just getting started or have been on the job hunt for awhile, this episode is for you.

Special guest, Nick Camilleri from Interview Kickstart, trains people in how to prepare for technical interviews for a living. He shares his top tips on resume writing, what you can do to prepare for technical interviews and how you can set yourself apart from the crowd.

Having previously worked at LinkedIn where he helped in the recruitment process of over 400 candidates, Nick reveals his tips on how to avoid the mistakes people commonly make.  Want to know why most people didn't get through?  Stay tuned to find out the top two fail points and what you can do different to make your next interview a successful one.

TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Focus on the process and be proactive
• Preparation is key
• Nick reveals his top tips on making yourself stand out

Broadcasting from Canada for the first international Giganation podcast, our host speaks to Jeff MacLeod from Xello, a company focused on helping people find their perfect career match by utilising personality and "interest inventory" assessments.

With a background in philosophy and wide experience in sales and marketing, Jeff knows a lot about the interview process. He shares some common mistakes people make in resume writing and tips on how to make yourself known during the application process.

With so many career options available today, it can be difficult to know exactly what you want to do, let alone know how to get there.  Jeff encourages listeners to take advantage of the myriad of resources available to help you understand yourself and be successful in life.

TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Avoid the common mistakes people make in the application process
• Which learning style are you?
• How taking a personality assessment can help you find your dream job

Have you heard of Facebook?  That's not really a question anyone needs to ask because it's one of the largest and most influential software companies in the world.  Today's special guest works there as a software engineer and shares his tips on how you can land your dream job.

Ngoc talks about his journey on how he went from failing introductory computer science class in college to working at Facebook. Having also received numerous job offers from other large software companies, Ngoc details which resources he utilised to prepare for interviews and how he displayed his coding projects to impress prospective employers.

What makes a good resume?  How do I get noticed?  If you've ever asked these questions, tune in to discover great tips on how to boost your success rate when applying for jobs.

TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Tips on how to prepare for interviews
• How to tailor your resume
• Internships and referrals are definitely beneficial

You don't have to be a super computer nerd to make it in the tech industry, but as this episode's guest will reveal, it certainly helps.  All the way from Adelaide, Australia, special guest, Jonathan Mah, speaks to Jeff about his life long journey in the tech industry and how he landed his job at one of the big guns, Apple.  

Sharing from his years of experience in the industry, Jonathan speaks about the importance of communication, establishing good connections and being in the habit of continually developing your skills and understanding.  He also shares his top interview tips for those looking to apply.

If you're seeking inspiration or tips on how to get a foot in the door, look no further.  Jonathan lives and breathes computer science and shares some great advice on what you can do to further your chances of being hired.

Ken discusses what it took for him to land a job at Box and later Uber in 2016. He breaks down what these top companies are looking and shows how being in tech has helped him afford an expensive hobby - Helicopter flying!

Jeff breaks down how to set up your interview process plan. Diving into each step of the interview process, Jeff discloses what it takes to get multiple job offers on a set timeline. 

Wei explains what is like breaking into the tech industry in the legal position. In addition, she discloses her interview methods and tricks that got her jobs at some of the top companies in the world. 

In this episode, Engineering Manager at Uber explains his journey from MIT to Uber and the details of separating yourself from the tons of candidates that they get. We also cover pay scale and why asking for raises could be a bad thing. 

In this episode, you will learn how to land a job in the tech space with a technical degree. In addition, Jared will share how his employer is paying for him to travel around the world. 

In this episode, Yash explains the life changing decision he made to come to America to study engineering and college and later work in Silicon Valley. There were a lot of life changes events and Yash reveals in this episode as well as lessons learned along the way.