Career Guidance

Career Guidance

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  00:00:00 - 00:02:23

  Introduction

  Paul introduces himself, and gives a tip about what professional titles to use when interviewing.
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  00:02:24 - 00:07:05

  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.
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  00:07:06 - 00:11:30

  Your Online Presence

  Paul guides students on how to start developing an online presence that employers can use to gauge their skills and capabilities.
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  00:11:31 - 00:18:45

  LinkedIn

  Paul introduces the powerful tool of LinkedIn, and describes how good candidates present themselves on the site.
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  00:18:46 - 00:22:30

  Your Network

  Paul outs himself as an introvert and explains how LinkedIn can be useful for all types of people in building a network.
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  00:22:31 - 00:23:58

  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.
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  00:23:59 - 00:24:54

  All-Star Status

  Paul breaks down what it takes to be considered an "all-star" profile on LinkedIn.
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  00:24:55 - 00:29:23

  Finding People to Network With

  Paul instructs students how to use search terms to find others to connect with and develop a network.
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  00:29:24 - 00:32:21

  Previous Work History

  Paul tells students why it's important to keep previous work history visible, and why it matters to do so.
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  00:32:22 - 00:36:51

  Leveraging a Self-Taught Background

  Paul speaks specifically to those who are self-taught, and coaches on how to effectively frame this to employers.
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  00:36:52 - 00:41:31

  Grit Q&A

  Paul fields a question about how to talk about personal career achievements and succeed in getting your first job.
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  00:41:32 - 00:45:46

  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.
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  00:45:47 - 00:48:09

  What to Post

  Paul points out types of social media posts that establish connection to the community in the online space.
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  00:48:10 - 00:55:01

  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.
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  00:55:02 - 01:03:53

  Networking

  Paul discusses how to network successfully by using tools to keep up with tech events nearby.
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  01:03:54 - 01:09:02

  Find a Job

  Paul directs students on how to find tech companies in their area using various resources.
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  01:09:03 - 01:10:05

  Finding a Good Recruiter Q&A

  Paul gives direction on how to find a good recruiter.
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  01:10:06 - 01:11:43

  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.
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  01:11:44 - 01:15:10

  Building a Resume

  Paul offers advice on how to build a resume that sends a message of legitimacy.
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  01:15:11 - 01:16:43

  Reach Up

  Paul directs students to apply for positions they may not necessarily feel qualified for.
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  01:16:44 - 01:17:47

  Applying for a Role Example

  Paul gives an example of applying for a role and locating the person within the company to contact afterward.
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  01:17:48 - 01:19:47

  Pre-Interview Creep

  Paul encourages students to research a company before interviewing to find commonalities.
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  01:19:48 - 01:22:15

  Track Everything

  Paul explains why it is necessary to keep track of connections made in the past.
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  01:22:16 - 01:23:11

  Telling a Story

  Paul emphasizes the importance of telling a story when introducing yourself.
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  01:23:12 - 01:26:16

  Application Materials Q&A

  Paul offers motivation for students in their job search and answers questions about application materials.
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  01:26:17 - 01:29:03

  Salaries Q&A

  Paul answers student questions about the average level of salary to expect.
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  01:29:04 - 01:32:17

  Startups vs Large Corporations Q&A

  Paul discusses the possible differences between working at a startup vs working at a large corporation.