This is a recent talk that I gave at Untangle the Web London. It is all about starting your career in the tech industry and some tips to help your interviewing.
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Stand out fromthe crowd
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Dean Hume
Finding a job ishard
...but
In this talk:Your CV
In this talk:Your CVGetting yourself out there
In this talk:Your CVGetting yourself out thereTechnical tests
In this talk:Your CVGetting yourself out thereTechnical testsThe Interview
Preparation is thekey to success
Your CV
Your CVCopy your heroes
Your CVCopy your heroesGet it reviewed
Your CVCopy your heroesGet it reviewedSpellcheck!
CV Templatestinyurl.com/CVGuardian
Keep it real
Get it onlineLinkedInStackOverflow Careers
ProtipCreate a blogGet your code online
Create a blog
Get your codeonline
ProtipLink your code and blogto your CV
Getsearching
GetsearchingAttend events like thismeetup.comeventbrite.co.uk
GetsearchingJob sitescareers.stackoverflow.comlinkedin.comcorporate sitestotaljobs.co.ukreed.co.uk
GetsearchingNetworkingGet in touch with agenciesTalk to your friends / colleagues
GetsearchingTwitterFollow your heroesFollow companies that inspire you
TheInterview
It’s aboutyou!
Do your homeworkThe background
Do your homeworkThe backgroundThe product
Do your homeworkThe backgroundThe productQuestions are good
The technicaltest
This is where youcan really stand out
Stand outMake sure it works on another machine
Stand outMake sure it works on another machineUpload to a live server (EC2, Heroku, Azure,Site44)
Stand outMake sure it works on another machineUpload to a live server (EC2, Heroku, Azure,Site44)Make it easy for the interviewer
D-Day
InterviewDress codeWhen & WhereArrive on time
The Interview
The InterviewAnswer honestly
The InterviewAnswer honestlyDon’t badmouth
The InterviewAnswer honestlyDon’t badmouthBe cool!
...and relax
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Thank you@deanohume
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