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How did a Waterloo student land an internship at Elon Musk’s xAI? In this episode, Sneh breaks down exactly how he got into one of the most competitive tech internships in the world — from his networking strategy and interview process to what it was really like working under Elon.We talk about:💼 How to stand out in tech recruiting🧠 The mindset to land your dream internship💰 The truth about tech salaries in SF⚙️ How AI is changing entry-level software jobsDrop a comment 👇 — What shocked you most?Subscribe for more Gen-Z career content! Follow me on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegaryguo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegaryguoSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jhib8R7pXKGuNySwJR1qU?si=HnO7KYTeRMuwe-5jBoDhCw Connect with Sneh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sneh-shah-567a8719a/00:00 Intro00:37 Waterloo's internship culture04:37 What recruiters look for in software engineering interns 08:09 Networking is important 11:08 How I landed my xAI internship15:26 I met Elon Musk in the office!? 17:19 What I learned at xAI19:29 Software engineering salaries in SF23:41 Why I rejected Amazon for a startup24:44 FAANG is outdated. MANGO is in. 26:39 Is Cluely changing the recruitment landscape? 28:54 Is AI going to replace entry-level engineers? 31:30 Advice for current university students 33:22 Outro#career #internship #tech #softwareengineer #elonmusk

What’s the truth about studying at Waterloo?In this episode, I sit down with Sneh, a final-year Waterloo engineering student who just interned at Elon Musk’s xAI in San Francisco. We expose the real side of Waterloo: the brutal schedules, the legendary “Cali or Bust” culture, and the viral memes.We also break down the internship grind at Waterloo and why so many students see Waterloo as a “5-year internship farm.”👉 If you enjoyed this video, subscribe for more Gen Z career content!

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Matt Shoss is a 22-year-old content creator, VC co-founder, and a recent graduate of Western university. In this video, we discuss how to become a content creator in university, the inside secrets of creator monetization (e.g brand deals, affiliates), and practical career advice for Gen Z navigating life in 2025. If you’re in your 20s and thinking about content, entrepreneurship, or your next career move—this one’s for you.

Consulting looks like a dream job… until you hear this. After 6 years at BCG, Kelly He Sun is exposing the 5 dark truths about consulting. Watch this before it’s too late.

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Getting into BCG is tough—but what if you knew exactly what it takes?

Former BCG consultant Kelly He-Sun spills everything: how she landed the job, what actually makes candidates stand out, and the biggest mistakes people make.

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00:00 Intro1:01 Resume 2:19 Networking4:23 Case Prep 5:58 The Interview 8:17 Insider tips on BCG 12:38 Rapid Fire15:35 Outro#consulting #career #university #managementconsulting

Struggling to choose between Finance and Consulting?In this episode, we break down the two most popular career paths for business students by comparing them across 5 key factors:1. How much money you can make2. Prestige of each career3. Work-life balance4. The type of work you’ll do5. Exit opportunitiesI’m joined by my friend Kelly He Sun, who’s worked at Goldman Sachs in sales & trading and BCG as a management consultant.

00:00 Intro1:03 1. Money10:20 2. Prestige12:28 3. Work-life balance15:37 4. The work itself18:02 5. Exit opportunities21:27 Final word of advice22:46 Outro + next video#consulting #finance #career

Hey Keeners, in today’s job market, hitting “submit” on applications alone won’t cut it.

That’s why I’m sharing a simple, proven strategy to hack the system and get noticed by recruiters—with just one email.

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What do McKinsey consultants actually do? And what does their life look like? Watch to find out!

Today, we chat with Langni Zeng about how she landed a McKinsey internship!

In the third and last video with Karen, we discuss:

The misleading consulting prestige tier list

The top 10 best consulting firms to work for

STEM is taking over consulting

Tips for networking