Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content. This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into the latest round of tech layoffs, questioning why job cuts continue despite record profits. They chat about how AI is changing roles, the value of networking, and staying financially ready in shaky times. Plus, tips on job hunting, social media’s influence on spending, and a reminder to take charge of your career. Chapters 00:24 Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs: What’s Really Going On?09:39 Layoff Prep + Recovery 10120:43 The Overemployed Engineer: Soham Parekh
Originally published by Mike Westbrooks on Medium. “I didn’t get into tech to make money. I got into tech to learn how to build and design my freedom. The money came when I realized I could build for myself.” Before the Breakthrough: Learning Over Luxury Before I ever saw $56,000 in a single month, I was just a young man with a marketing degree from Morehouse College and a stubborn belief that I could teach myself how to build apps. I didn’t come from a CS program. I didn’t have a mentor in
Originally published at morganlatimer.com Coding interview preparation can seem like an incredibly daunting task. This is especially true if you’ve never done one before, if you are a self-taught developer or bootcamp grad, or if you don’t have much industry experience. Unlocking the coding interview opens the door to top pay, benefits, and perks at premier tech companies. The key to preparing well for a coding interview is having a great preparation plan. A structured coding interview preparation plan can bolster your confidence and readiness. It also ensures that you will
Originally published at morganlatimer.com For those of us in tech, a resume often feels like a necessary evil. It feels like an old and antiquated way of getting a company’s attention. Don’t these companies already know everything about us? Engineers shouldn’t need to look for jobs. Jobs should be looking for us! Just stuff a few key words in a PDF, ship it, and voilà! You’re off to the interview. Yet, they remain as crucial as ever. Every tech job I’ve ever heard of still requires it. In fact, I’d wager
Originally posted at morganlatimer.com There’s an industry slang expression reserved for people who don’t read documentation. It goes by the letters RTFM—read the #$* 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
It’s the start of a new year, and many people are considering new career opportunities. While it’s great to network with people online, meeting industry professionals in person allows you to form richer connections. This is where tech conferences come in. Even if you aren’t thinking about making a new career move, there’s no harm in networking with like-minded individuals. Here at POCIT, we know how daunting it is to be one of the few Black or Brown faces in networking rooms. This is why we’ve created a list of
Braze is hiring on POCIT Mohammad Akhoundzadeh manages a team of Solutions Architects at Braze, a leading customer engagement platform. Originally from Afghanistan and raised in the UK, Mohammad discovered his knack for technology early in his childhood, solving household tech issues whenever the opportunity arose. A proud practicing Muslim, Mohammad is also the Vice President and Treasurer for Braze’s employee resource group, Muslims@Braze. He enjoys the collaborative aspects of his work as much as the technical and believes that fostering a community of like-minded peers at his workplace enhances
In today’s tumultuous tech world, internships and co-op programs are essential for Black and Brown students eager to make their mark. We’ve handpicked some of the internships and co-ops you should apply for on POCIT! But first, some FAQs: Why do an internship or co-op? Internships and co-ops are more than just resume-fillers. They’re about hands-on learning in a professional environment. You can team up with full-time professionals who mentor you on actual projects. Enjoy office resources, attend talks and social events, and dive into work that excites you. Link up
This article was first published by Owolabi Gbemisola Oluwatoyin on Medium. Starting a tech career can be challenging, and everyone makes mistakes along the way. However, recognising these mistakes and learning from them can help you succeed when starting. In this article, I will be discussing four mistakes I made in my early career and ways you can avoid them. 4 mistakes I made while starting a career in tech. 1) Making current situations or challenges discourage me : Any little challenges always discourage or get at me and I
Nonprofit BITE-CON Foundation and 4Geeks Academy, the national technology bootcamp, are collaborating to provide Black and brown people with training for tech jobs. BITE-CON Foundation and 4Geeks Academy The BITE-CON Foundation is committed to bridging the technological divide for Black and Brown communities. They engage and inspire through technology through their Annual Web3 Technology Conference, nationwide pop-up events, and community-based STEAM and sports activities. They aim to impact a pipeline of one million BIPOC and women technologists over the next five years through strategic partnerships, workforce development and thought leadership.
