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Originally published at morganlatimer.com Coding interview preparation can seem like an incredibly daunting task. This is especially true if you’ve never done one before, if you are a self-taught developer or bootcamp grad, or if you don’t have much industry experience. Unlocking the coding interview opens the door to top pay, benefits, and perks at premier tech companies. The key to preparing well for a coding interview is having a great preparation plan. A structured coding interview preparation plan can bolster your confidence and readiness. It also ensures that you will
Originally published on Medium. Have you ever seen someone make a head-scratching mistake at work and thought to yourself, “That’s common sense! They should have known that!” Or better yet, as a manager, onboarded a junior employee and skipped talking about something practical — like dress code — because you thought, “That’s common sense: everybody knows that!” Careful. The Invisible Playbook of “Common Sense” at Work There’s something sneaky about “common sense” and it’s in its very name: common. Common to whom? The answer here is whatever population is in
Originally published at morganlatimer.com For those of us in tech, a resume often feels like a necessary evil. It feels like an old and antiquated way of getting a company’s attention. Don’t these companies already know everything about us? Engineers shouldn’t need to look for jobs. Jobs should be looking for us! Just stuff a few key words in a PDF, ship it, and voilà! You’re off to the interview. Yet, they remain as crucial as ever. Every tech job I’ve ever heard of still requires it. In fact, I’d wager
Originally posted at morganlatimer.com There’s an industry slang expression reserved for people who don’t read documentation. It goes by the letters RTFM—read the #$* manual. The same advice applies to job descriptions. It is advice that many tech job seekers seem to ignore to their own peril. They spam their resume to hundreds of positions. Meanwhile, they get few, if any, interview invites. I’m convinced that they either don’t read or don’t understand what they’re reading. For any job, the first official documentation you’ll encounter is the job description. Most job
Originally published on anthonydmays.com There aren’t many things I regret in my tech career. Of course, there are things I’ve lived through that shouldn’t happen in a perfect world. For instance, the abuse I suffered as a kid. Or my laziness in college. Or my overdeveloped fear of failure. Yet I’m grateful for every step of my journey. The complex tapestry of struggles, failures, and learnings I’ve experienced has led me down the path of tech career success I enjoy today. But what if I had to do it all over
In this episode, Abadesi and Michael talk about the realities of layoffs, sharing personal experiences and tips on spotting the warning signs, preparing for them, and handling the aftermath. They discuss the importance of mental health, financial planning, and side hustles to help diversify income. It’s a practical and helpful conversation for anyone dealing with job uncertainty or recovering from a layoff. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Layoffs and Personal Experiences06:13 Understanding Job Security in Different Roles15:04 Immediate Steps After Being Laid Off Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple,
This article is sponsored by MITRE. MITRE, a nonprofit renowned for tackling the nation’s most complex challenges, is breaking new ground with its latest initiative, MITRE RISE. This six-month accelerator is designed to help tech founders of color turn their innovative ideas into viable, real-world solutions, through hands-on mentorship, cutting-edge resources, and an extensive network of health and technology experts. Their inaugural 2025 cohort is dedicated to accelerating the development of health IT solutions. Applications for the 2025 program close on October 31, 2024. Innovation through collaboration Kike Oduba, founder
This week, Techish hosts Abadesi and Michael talk about the challenges of promoting yourself on social media while staying authentic. They dive into gender norms, entrepreneurship, pricing strategies, and balancing personal vs. business branding—all while navigating the pressures of social media. Promoting yourself on social media (00:00) Zero to a million: How to make (and keep) money as an entrepreneur (09:50) Building a personal vs business brand (17:35) Navigating social media, vulnerability, and business exposure as a woman (21:15) Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify,
In this week’s Techish, Abadesi and Michael reflect on the ups and downs of running their own companies: Vanity metrics and getting your priorities right (00:10) Why VC money seems so sexy (08:05) The secret to getting good feedback (11:35) The future of corporate anti-racism (19:05) Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all good podcast apps. Watch On YouTube Extra Reading and Resources Check out Hustle Crew’s Playschool Accelerator 2024.
