
Career Guidance
Table of Contents
Career Guidance
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Introduction
Paul introduces himself, and gives a tip about what professional titles to use when interviewing. -
Google Yourself
Paul advises students to search their own names on the internet, and to ensure they are portraying themselves in a way that they want to be seen to potential employers. -
Your Online Presence
Paul guides students on how to start developing an online presence that employers can use to gauge their skills and capabilities. -
LinkedIn
Paul introduces the powerful tool of LinkedIn, and describes how good candidates present themselves on the site. -
Your Network
Paul outs himself as an introvert and explains how LinkedIn can be useful for all types of people in building a network. -
Showing Interest
Paul highlights the importance of both monitoring what companies are doing on social media, and updating your network on professional events you attend. -
All-Star Status
Paul breaks down what it takes to be considered an "all-star" profile on LinkedIn. -
Finding People to Network With
Paul instructs students how to use search terms to find others to connect with and develop a network. -
Previous Work History
Paul tells students why it's important to keep previous work history visible, and why it matters to do so. -
Leveraging a Self-Taught Background
Paul speaks specifically to those who are self-taught, and coaches on how to effectively frame this to employers. -
Grit Q&A
Paul fields a question about how to talk about personal career achievements and succeed in getting your first job. -
Twitter & TweetDeck
Paul strongly advises leveraging twitter to stay informed about the tech community, and coaches on how to use TweetDeck to follow information from specific areas. -
What to Post
Paul points out types of social media posts that establish connection to the community in the online space. -
Previous Skills & Sharing Q&A
Paul fields questions about whether to showcase a previous career as a key skill and whether to broadcast personal hobbies or beliefs. -
Networking
Paul discusses how to network successfully by using tools to keep up with tech events nearby. -
Find a Job
Paul directs students on how to find tech companies in their area using various resources. -
Finding a Good Recruiter Q&A
Paul gives direction on how to find a good recruiter. -
Code Every Day
Paul strongly advises students to continue coding after completing a bootcamp, where there are no direct instructions for what to do next. -
Building a Resume
Paul offers advice on how to build a resume that sends a message of legitimacy. -
Reach Up
Paul directs students to apply for positions they may not necessarily feel qualified for. -
Applying for a Role Example
Paul gives an example of applying for a role and locating the person within the company to contact afterward. -
Pre-Interview Creep
Paul encourages students to research a company before interviewing to find commonalities. -
Track Everything
Paul explains why it is necessary to keep track of connections made in the past. -
Telling a Story
Paul emphasizes the importance of telling a story when introducing yourself. -
Application Materials Q&A
Paul offers motivation for students in their job search and answers questions about application materials. -
Salaries Q&A
Paul answers student questions about the average level of salary to expect. -
Startups vs Large Corporations Q&A
Paul discusses the possible differences between working at a startup vs working at a large corporation.