A Girl in the Industry
There are tools that all developers user in some fashion, whether they like it or not. Showing proficiency and understanding in the following tools will set you apart as a low-friction candidate who is organized and prepared.
Remember what I said before: if you have to chase them down, they're not for you.
I got to the final round of a job where their work culture made it a dream. I prepped. I did my absolute best. It wasn't enough.
The Prom King is popular, highly social, and prone to drama. I'm sure working there is fine. I know a couple of people who have since gone there and continue to work there. However, my experience with them in the Dating Scene was not ideal. I will be the first to admit, it might have …
On the way out, the woman in charge of the event caught me to ask how I found the event. I was honest with her. There were too many people, not enough time, and not enough companies. She agreed. It was their first time working with that Women/Hack, so she wanted critical feedback. Also, if …
Let's get you prepared for any sort of Thunderdome, last man standing sort of interview process. This could be the traditional booths in a meeting room job fair, a conference floor with screening tables, or a 'speed date' style round robin. 1. Control Yourself Before you meet anyone, the only one who knows how weird …
In the theme of interviewing as dating, this feels a lot like being dumped. Almost always, you won't know what you did. Not really. You may have suspicions. They might tell you. But part of you will doubt and nag. Here is a process I use to get my head on straight.
My mom used to tell me to study, study, study. Study until the minute you put your pencil to paper, and you'll remember everything. It took me until a couple of years ago to realize that was the polar opposite on how my brain worked. My brain can simultaneously be my strongest supporter as well …
Careers, from the planning to execution, is analogous to romantic relationships. With the one notable exception that I'm good at exactly one of those things. Spoiler alert: It isn't dating.
