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Why not give your stuff away for free instead of selling it? If you have been a principal engineer at amazon then you must have made plenty of money already.
Watching your videos really feels like having a boss that really cares about your future and is willing to express his wisdom for your growth. God bless you.
1. (2 phases: getting an interview and preparation for an interview) Be intentional with how much time you spend applying and preparing. Prepare in parallel with looking for a job. Be ready for an interview within a week's notice, otherwise pay more attention to preparation 2. Approach differently for job search. Vary your approach if you aren't getting callbacks. 3. Make your side-projects high-leverage. It needs to be presentable. (artefacts). It needs to be time-boxed. Learn one big thing from the project. Document your project and learning by building in public. 4. Don't wait to start finding a new job. Get started. Get started. Get started. Get started. Get started, now! 5. - 6. Believe. Get Your head right
Wow, Support Eng to SDE in AWS here myself. "Better job than no job", exactly, also I gave myself a timeline to transition to SDE while in support role, and I did it
I found this very helpful, thank you :) Some insights I got out of this video: 1. Test with different approaches to finding a new tech job 2. Make high-leverage side projects (build in public, showcase your projects) (--> I wonder if a youtube channel that isn't related to SWE counts for showcasing the non-technical aspect of one's personality? I do have a separate coding blog though) 3. Keep coding skills sharp, don't delay on interviewing, be ready to interview within a week of callback (This is something I struggle with because for my previous jobs, I haven't had any technical interviews) 4. Don't wait for the right time, get started, and don't get distracted by the minutiae of life 5. Believe in yourself, don't give up
I really resonated with that comment about not wasting time learning all of the fundamentals before starting interview prep. I'm trying to get a Data Science/ML job in big tech whilst working as a Data scientist in another company and I find myself wasting time on courses on stats and ML which are thigns I already have a firm understanding of. I'm now just going to start just answering interview questions then use that to cover the areas I don't know, vs waiting to learn everything first then do interview prep. Thank you Steve!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I'm currently struggling to get to the next level and aim for big tech. It's tips like this that keep me going.
always took me few week to be prepare for interview. tech interview is always like going back to school for me. It's not even about what i did on my previous jobs.
Unfortunately I didn't get it this time! But I've taken some decent introspection. Be more direct with STAR, not STTSTATARR. Dude asked me design, after I grinded Algorithms for 2 weeks. Just 2 hours is all it would have taken to be ready for that. Keep grinding fellas 🏋️🤘
Any chance you can do/recommend a past video for people later in their career thinking of pivoting away from software engineering? Sadly I'm one of those people without the network of folks to talk pros and cons with of pivoting to something like cyber, technical program management or engineering management
Not sure how universally applicable it is but sounds like a good advice. Nice video! Question about Brilliant - do their courses really go deep enough into subjects? I thought they position themselves as an app to "learn on the go" and I think many science areas require long and deep dives. It always seemed like they focus on "pop science" similar to what you can get from TH-cam shorts but with interactive examples to play with. Did they change that paradigm since?
But what about burnout, you do know at the end of the day we are humans? How to deal with anxiety and stress ? Continue to leetcode or continue to work on side project? Sure … but for how long ? Thank you for the video, but it’s just any average video out there.
1:12 This is something that I'm experiencing, but I wonder why this is the case. I'll have periods of no contact followed by periods of companies reaching out
Hi 👋🏽. I'm interested in working at Amazon Japan. I have connections at Amazon UK and Spain. Can I use a referral from someone at Amazon Spain to apply for a position in Japan?
Thank you very much for your evidence based, precisely exposited content. Much appreciated. My question is only tangentially related to the video, but regardless may I ask, for a computer and science literate person, do think thoroughly going through the Odin Project is wise way of starting my journey to becoming a paid developer?
Thank god I have a job now, it’s low paying though, $50/hr contractor and can implement pretty much everything. But yeah it’s simply bad ROI to even apply now if you have a job. 0 responses.
It’s a good tip regardless. If you don’t go to a top (or at least a target) school the chances of you getting anything by cold-applying are pretty much 0. You’re better off just spending the bulk of your time cold-messaging and cold-emailing people who already work at the places you want to be at and becoming friends with them.
Sir i completed btech in july 2023, since then i am unemployed and gap is increasing, i am learning different skills but am not in the eligibility criteria of most of the companies here in india, sir please suggest what to do about the increasing gap
@@ALifeEngineeredthank you so much. If someone as accomplished and smart as you are believes in me, that must mean a lot. I’ll give myself like 6 months to continue finding encouraging results before I cut the line on my career.
@@ALifeEngineeredsorry to bother you, but what would the right work look like? Like are there any attributes that would make certain work better than others like impact?
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Whatever. Everybody else is doing all six, or the other six, or this, that, and some other gimmick. Here's the thing.....you should probably forget about the tech realm for a while and look for meaningful employment in other sectors. That's what I did. I'm 100% in outside sales, working for a publicly traded company, remote. It's a grind but the money and benefits are great. You just grind it out for four hours a day! Expand your horizons a bit because your past might not necessarily be your future. Be nimble.
What impossible market? I was laid off in Jan and found a new job in a month. Then 4 months later project was cancelled and i found a new job in a week. I regret watching these fear mongering videos
this is insane. i’ve been trying to get into the industry for 6 years. i networked my way into a position at a start up, got laid off after 2 years. first job is the hardest to land, right? i sent thousands of applications. dozens of interviews. i built things, i studied. years went by and the job market got worse and worse. i’ve given up these days. i’m not sure ive ever gotten any response from an application ive ever sent, and interviewers just want still more experience than i have. even 2 years is nothing to them. i don’t know how you’ve gotten where you are, but the rest of the world is not like that.
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Hi Steve, the newsletter link doesn’t work. It might be my device but I can’t access it.
Need a new discord channel link as the one given here has expired
Why not give your stuff away for free instead of selling it? If you have been a principal engineer at amazon then you must have made plenty of money already.
Watching your videos really feels like having a boss that really cares about your future and is willing to express his wisdom for your growth. God bless you.
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1. (2 phases: getting an interview and preparation for an interview) Be intentional with how much time you spend applying and preparing. Prepare in parallel with looking for a job. Be ready for an interview within a week's notice, otherwise pay more attention to preparation
2. Approach differently for job search. Vary your approach if you aren't getting callbacks.
3. Make your side-projects high-leverage. It needs to be presentable. (artefacts). It needs to be time-boxed. Learn one big thing from the project. Document your project and learning by building in public.
4. Don't wait to start finding a new job. Get started. Get started. Get started. Get started. Get started, now!
5. -
6. Believe. Get Your head right
It's inspiring that you went from support engineer all the way to principal engineer. Nice content!
Wow, Support Eng to SDE in AWS here myself. "Better job than no job", exactly, also I gave myself a timeline to transition to SDE while in support role, and I did it
I found this very helpful, thank you :)
Some insights I got out of this video:
1. Test with different approaches to finding a new tech job
2. Make high-leverage side projects (build in public, showcase your projects)
(--> I wonder if a youtube channel that isn't related to SWE counts for showcasing the non-technical aspect of one's personality? I do have a separate coding blog though)
3. Keep coding skills sharp, don't delay on interviewing, be ready to interview within a week of callback (This is something I struggle with because for my previous jobs, I haven't had any technical interviews)
4. Don't wait for the right time, get started, and don't get distracted by the minutiae of life
5. Believe in yourself, don't give up
Intense clip, A Life Engineered. I smashed that thumbs up button on your video. Keep the wonderful work. Looking forward to see more posts from you.
I really resonated with that comment about not wasting time learning all of the fundamentals before starting interview prep. I'm trying to get a Data Science/ML job in big tech whilst working as a Data scientist in another company and I find myself wasting time on courses on stats and ML which are thigns I already have a firm understanding of.
I'm now just going to start just answering interview questions then use that to cover the areas I don't know, vs waiting to learn everything first then do interview prep. Thank you Steve!
Great video! Thanks for taking imagery of both women and men.
Best tips ever, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I'm currently struggling to get to the next level and aim for big tech. It's tips like this that keep me going.
Thanks Steve for yet again an encouraging and full of useful tips video
always took me few week to be prepare for interview. tech interview is always like going back to school for me. It's not even about what i did on my previous jobs.
You are straight to the point, love your content
I'm waiting for my phone interview feedback for SDE II, here's hoping 🤞🤞
Unfortunately I didn't get it this time!
But I've taken some decent introspection. Be more direct with STAR, not STTSTATARR. Dude asked me design, after I grinded Algorithms for 2 weeks. Just 2 hours is all it would have taken to be ready for that.
Keep grinding fellas 🏋️🤘
Any word yet? I'm also waiting for the same (SDE II role feedback). Wishing you well!
Loving the side jokes. Keep it up!
Haha, grindr for your pets, masterclass Steve
Loving the content, highly motivating!!!
Thanks man, that was a great video
So helpful! OMG, just subscribed.
Needed this. Thank you Steve. Much love
Nice Tudor Black Bay 54.
Any chance you can do/recommend a past video for people later in their career thinking of pivoting away from software engineering? Sadly I'm one of those people without the network of folks to talk pros and cons with of pivoting to something like cyber, technical program management or engineering management
Just had 4 beers, cant start it now. Gotta be tomorrow.
Totally unrelated but Love that BB54.
Top level content from a real guy. But better if you avoid using ex-amazon in the title 😊 caz there was a guy we all know n later became a joke
13:45 That was great!!! HA!! I'm dead ☠️.
Not sure how universally applicable it is but sounds like a good advice. Nice video! Question about Brilliant - do their courses really go deep enough into subjects? I thought they position themselves as an app to "learn on the go" and I think many science areas require long and deep dives. It always seemed like they focus on "pop science" similar to what you can get from TH-cam shorts but with interactive examples to play with. Did they change that paradigm since?
Great contents，thank you❤
Thank you
Can we get timestamps?
But what about burnout, you do know at the end of the day we are humans? How to deal with anxiety and stress ? Continue to leetcode or continue to work on side project? Sure … but for how long ?
Thank you for the video, but it’s just any average video out there.
The bar has been raised,it’s the survival of the fittest
1:12 This is something that I'm experiencing, but I wonder why this is the case. I'll have periods of no contact followed by periods of companies reaching out
I believe there’s recruiting seasons; most jobs get allocated for about the same time.
So so good video. I am a blockchain developer in VietNam. Not really related but you are from Vietnam, right?
bro quit at the perfect time lol
I luv this
Hi 👋🏽.
I'm interested in working at Amazon Japan. I have connections at Amazon UK and Spain. Can I use a referral from someone at Amazon Spain to apply for a position in Japan?
@13:42 I died
What a shit field this is. We have to prepare to PASS an interview for a job that we have been doing SUCCESSFULLY for SEVERAL years. Omg.
Expert advice. This is not your traditional generic bs other TH-camrs are doing.
Thank you very much for your evidence based, precisely exposited content. Much appreciated.
My question is only tangentially related to the video, but regardless may I ask, for a computer and science literate person, do think thoroughly going through the Odin Project is wise way of starting my journey to becoming a paid developer?
Tbh there is only one way: become the best at leetcode, be Chinese and that's it
Thank god I have a job now, it’s low paying though, $50/hr contractor and can implement pretty much everything. But yeah it’s simply bad ROI to even apply now if you have a job. 0 responses.
$50/hr is 100k definitely not low
@@tkdevlop in tech, yeah that’s low. Especially the fact no benefits. I should be at like $180k/yr tbh
4:13 Yeah, I guess but not everyone has 30+ years of experience at Amazon with friends in high places.
It’s a good tip regardless. If you don’t go to a top (or at least a target) school the chances of you getting anything by cold-applying are pretty much 0. You’re better off just spending the bulk of your time cold-messaging and cold-emailing people who already work at the places you want to be at and becoming friends with them.
Quick summary: do leetcode as much as you can.
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Sir i completed btech in july 2023, since then i am unemployed and gap is increasing, i am learning different skills but am not in the eligibility criteria of most of the companies here in india, sir please suggest what to do about the increasing gap
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Grindrr for pets 🤣🤣🤣
Do you really believe in me? I’ve done nothing, and all my projects are crap.
I do. If you put the work in it will pay off. I believe in you!
@@ALifeEngineeredthank you so much. If someone as accomplished and smart as you are believes in me, that must mean a lot. I’ll give myself like 6 months to continue finding encouraging results before I cut the line on my career.
@@anthonyleong4238 Don't give yourself time, give yourself permission to do the work. Do the right work and good things will come.
@@ALifeEngineeredsorry to bother you, but what would the right work look like? Like are there any attributes that would make certain work better than others like impact?
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Whatever. Everybody else is doing all six, or the other six, or this, that, and some other gimmick. Here's the thing.....you should probably forget about the tech realm for a while and look for meaningful employment in other sectors. That's what I did. I'm 100% in outside sales, working for a publicly traded company, remote. It's a grind but the money and benefits are great. You just grind it out for four hours a day! Expand your horizons a bit because your past might not necessarily be your future. Be nimble.
Can I ask what company and how you got the job? Just cold-applying?
This was a solid waste of 15 minuets. Done watching these videos.
what other channels do you suggest watching
How lol? This is probably the only video I’ve seen that isn’t generic bs and has good, actionable tips.
What impossible market? I was laid off in Jan and found a new job in a month. Then 4 months later project was cancelled and i found a new job in a week. I regret watching these fear mongering videos
Surely you understand that your experience is anecdotal then?
this is insane. i’ve been trying to get into the industry for 6 years. i networked my way into a position at a start up, got laid off after 2 years. first job is the hardest to land, right? i sent thousands of applications. dozens of interviews. i built things, i studied. years went by and the job market got worse and worse. i’ve given up these days. i’m not sure ive ever gotten any response from an application ive ever sent, and interviewers just want still more experience than i have. even 2 years is nothing to them. i don’t know how you’ve gotten where you are, but the rest of the world is not like that.
@@jakesimmons5327 Nah she's just smart and better at interviewing and getting noticed lol
THIS IS NOT CHINA MARKET
You're not real.
if he knew how to make you get a tech job. He wouldn't be on youtube. Don't fall for these scams.
Fr😂
And no name no face commenters are not a scam lol
@@iamanikarani because im not selling anything.
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you trained thousands on how to assess technical talent? right
I facilitated the Functional Software Interviewing course internally at Amazon for over 10 years.
Excellent advice across the board!