You should make a new playlist or series => "Storytime with your favorite 25 year old CEO". I would watch all of them (Don't think I don't watch your other videos. You are my most favorite TH-camr).
Often a rejection seems like a bad thing, but in hindsight it turns out to be quite a good thing! Life is a wonder! Thank you for clearing that up, I had repeated that rumor about you graduating from an Ivy League school and I apologize. I also appreciate that it was just as much of a struggle for you as it is for the rest of us. I feel a bit better about it all now, so thank you for taking the time to put this together.
“ That was the fantasy I had created for myself...” struck home. Went to top school in MA & spent months researching project idea, writing proposal for Fulbright. Rejected. Like you, moved on to coding-Flatiron.Your trajectory’s inspiring. Cool way to express gratitude of impact GOOGLE had on you professionally and growth as a person. You’re a class act Clement. Thx for video
Loved watching this. I'd love to share my route for anyone possibly in my position: I am a senior at CSU East Bay in Silicon Valley. I am studying Computer Science and have done pretty well through the degree. We will get in to how to be successful in Comp. Sci. however, I want my route to extend the path of Clems' to further influence someone! As I am studying computer science, most of us know the degree is more about theory, fundamentals, problem solving and learning to code. However, you typically never stick to one language to master and use through undergrad. For me, we started in python (intro computer science 1) then C++ (Intro to Computer Science 2) and then Data Structures and Algorithms was in C++ as well. So, you see that you learn different things. This past semester, as I am in my final year, I get to take electives and senior courses as the pre requisites needed have been met. I took Web Development as a major, and have not looked back since. I myself, like Clément plan to go into Front End Engineering (albeit I have done a lot more backend stuff-ish, full stack is a route i find intriguing) However, this is the only course you can take in web dev unless you do a masters level web class which basically builds on this one. For people wanting to be front end engineer, backend with JS and Node, etc. do computer science if you want that paper, but realistically, i can tell you first hand, all this summer till december i am in 10 udemy courses i hope to finish, i have self taught a lot of front end tech and most of what i know is NOT from school (front end to be clear). What did help was knowing other languages so picking up basic JS was easy, HTML/CSS (basics!) was not hard. Server side with more logic was also not too bad because my java, C++ and python heavily used backend-ish style programming. My point of all this is simple: If you want to avoid all that theory, proofs, math and science, do not do CS. If you want the diploma, or a challenge, sure! But look at me, I have so much to learn on Udemy, self development with projects, etc. That shows that if front end is your niche, comp sci doesnt give you that. Like Clément said, a bootcamp and/or youtube and other platforms are 100% the move! If anyone in these comments want to build on this convo, please comment. I was new and looking for a comment like this 3 years ago, lol. I hope this helps. PS Clément, keep up the good work! Your videos about front end and working for FB and Google, knowing that I can be at such a company like that if i put in the work, i will be happy, successful and rich in a good life. Thank you all
Had the same experience 5 years ago, I've been rejected from med school because my cover letter wasn't "impressive". Now I am a junior researcher in computer vision and deep learning. Being rejected was the best thing that could ever happen to me.
So you're telling me, in three years, you went from having no idea with what you wanted to do with your life to: - Working at Google - Working at Facebook - Building a TH-cam channel with 100,000+ subscribers - Founding a company - LEARNING MAGIC TRICKS??? Impressive. Now excuse me while I continue binge-playing NBA 2K/Fortnite.
I'm so glad you came out with this video. I can relate to this 100%. From Not knowing what to do in college to wanting to start my own company and also playing video games none stop in college.
I had a similar experience with applying to graduate schools, but I flipped the script a bit. I knew that my World of Warcraft resume was too good to be rejected, so instead of applying to the schools, I wrote to the admissions board and told them to apply to me. I didn't even read the application letters that came back in the mail. I rejected all of them.
I'm also not easily influenced by ads. Having said that i am an algoexpert since yesterday after watching your videos. i have no idea how or why. Man your good
I was rejected by my business-related dream program of Stanford, but ended up on a computer science master degree of another cool uni. I experienced the same down time as you. Your words really reminded me of my past time. The rejection of Stanford might be a best result for me! Now I am a software eng at Google. Really enjoy my work and life now.
i'm currently in a similar predicament so your story gives me hope. finished my math PhD a couple years ago, couldn't get any jobs i wanted, so been working as a bartender for the last 2 years and have no idea what to do. started learning how to code a few weeks ago after corona hit and lost my job in the hopes that i could gain a more pandemic-resilient skill, so wishful thinking that'll put me on a right path.
It's true that some rejections can lead a person to better paths. Here's a bit of my relatable story (hopefully this will inspire someone). I can somewhat relate to you as in my younger years (so up until the age where one would apply for universities, at least in Europe) I was aiming for an Architecture path (especially as I enjoyed using GSU 8 back then). Then I discovered coding and how fun it was to write webpages and scripts and then later on (so at the senior year of high school), I received my university applications results (all of them being for Architecture) and they were all rejections (some of which were like "you seem too good at coding to be going at our campus"). I still think those 5 rejections were the best rejections I've had so far.
Thanks for sharing your story. I really appreciate it. I liked it. You showed me a clear path to follow for becoming a successful software engineer, almost from scratch, and after have very good chances if never be unemployed again.
Amazing story! My story takes me back to 1981! I was in last grade of mid school, not sure about high school, when our math teacher took us to "visit" a computer in the university. It may seem stupid nowadays, when everyone is holding a computer in his own hand, but back then it was very rare. They gave us a booklet with some simple programs in "basic" language that we could type in, and I remember myself really impressed by that. Wow you're typing $a =83; $b = 99; print $a * $b and the computer knows the answer right away :-) But on top of everything, they also had some stored programs that you could run, and I remember typing "run snoopy" and an old teletype 43 printer started printing Xs and dots and eventually it turned to be a picture of a dog! How cool was that for a 14 years old kid, that till that day - never saw a computer. I went home and told my family - that's it. I'm going to learn computer programming. My mom who always wanted her son to get a "real" job was really skeptical about it. I remember her going to the principle of that school asking again and again "but can someone make money working as a programmer?". This is so funny thinking about it in 2020. Back then, people saw programming as just a more sophisticated game, not a real profession. But eventually I graduated high school, "expert" in COBOL (OMG!) and fortran (which I hear has a revival now thanks to AI), but then I did my army service as a programmer coding in PL/I and then C/C++, and now, after so many years in that industry, waking up in the morning just to write some more lines of code, i think this is a great opportunity to thank that old teletype 43 and the lovely dog snoopy for changing my life. And here it is, the good old teletype 43, just like the one in this video: th-cam.com/video/-Ul-f3hPJQM/w-d-xo.html. I just love its sound!!!
Clement, you're a really amazing guy. I was one of your very first subscribers (I saw you on the TechLead channel and then I started following you). I was also impressed by the fact that you have a Romanian surname. The most valuable things that people can take away from you is the dedication, honesty, and hard work. The reason I'm still here on this channel is because I also have some of those values that you express. Being in May 2016 with no single line of code written and 4 years later having accomplished some very important life-milestones (Google, Facebook, AlgoExpert), is something that couldn't have been achieved without tons of hard work. Keep up the great work man, and if you ever come to Bucharest, I'd be honoured to give you a beer in the old city centre (or Monster :-D)
I really appreciate this comment! Thank you for your long-standing support, your kind words, and the invitation to drink a beer (or a Monster) in Bucharest!
Wow what a great story, I got so focused that I forgot what planet I was living on, it's great to know the actual backstory instead of our minds automatically trying to fill the void of not knowing with "oh it must've just magically happened somehow."
I am considering to go to a coding boot camp too here in Edinburgh Your videos are very inspirational and if one can do it so do others Your stories about Google are just the best I might even employ you to prepare me for my interviews Keep up the good work 👏
I'm currently in the "lost" stage, I'm currently in my final year of a CS undergrad and I have no clue what I want to do with my life, been depressed for a bit now, always stressing out about the future and what my parents wil think when i tell them im gonna fail some classes this year. This pandemic isnt helping either... I just hope i figure out what to do for the sake of my mental health. Thank you so much for this video as it made me realize theres alot more people out there like me.
While I can't necessarily give you advice, since we might have different goals and interests, I can tell you that I can relate to the situation you're in! And I'm glad that this video helped, even if just a little bit.
As someone who is #fuckedbigtime 7 years into my current job, this probably is the kick I needed to buck up, roll up my sleeves and get elsewhere... Granted this should've come to me as a nobrainer but thanks for the nudge!! And great job with algoexpert and all your TH-cam channel. Cheers!!
I started working as a professional web developer at 25 years old when I moved to Florence, Italy. I lived very difficult times but now I have no more problems finding a job. That's because I wanted to be a developer at all costs and I made it!
Your story before joining the bootcamp is literally like mine (as good as a mirror image ). I really hope the story after joining the bootcamp also matches for both of us
It was great to hear your story, thanks for sharing! I went through the opposite thing, I always thought I was going to be a software engineer. Since when I was 13-14, if not earlier. However despite that, I've never really put more than a token amount of effort when it came to learn to code. What I've recently come to realise is that I don't like coding at all. What I actually liked about coding was the feeling of making something. The only thing I liked was when I would be done and could see the results. But the actual process of coding involving learning to code, thinking about the problem etc always annoyed me if anything. It got to the point where I'd feel relief when my solution worked or there was no bug, instead of feeling fulfilled. In contrast, I found out that I like learning and reading Japanese much more. If you've read this random comment this far, you might be asking what am I doing watching a coding channel. I still follow a lot of youtubers from the time I was into coding to discover if there's a part of me that still likes it. Besides that it's always interesting to hear an entrepreneur or engineers thoughts and way of thinking.
Most of successful peoples that became famous coder's say "in programming doesn't need math, it's all about understandings & focus and hardworking.. In my school day i failed my all maths subject, but i now started python language to learn but it's easier then maths subject in my school
I can relate to you pal. I mean I'm 24, maths grad also applied to the top MBA program got rejected. And now currently learning AI and ML. Planning to start my own business in coming future.
Hey Clement! Love your videos man. Always inspired and of course I'm part of the algo expert fam! Subbed to your channel and left a certain ex googlers ;) haha anyway, I was wondering why you did not go with App Academy since that was where you did your prep. Keep up the great work and thank you for all your amazing content and whats to come!
Hey Clement your has really touched my heart, u r really inspiring for me, i am also from non-cs background hoping that things will sort out in future.
Thanks for sharing your life experience. I am 26, and my college was fu*ked as well, I chose the major that I didn’t like. I am working in the game industry, however, the salary of a game programmer is the lowest along all other types of programmers. So I am currently planning to apply for a CS master degree and work at Google as a software engineer. However, by the time I graduate from grade school, I will meet 30 years old with no experience except game programming, so it is crucial for me to consider if I am willing to invest three years into getting a CS master degree for the sake of applying for a job at Google.
Hi Clement (sorry about the missing accent). Thanks for your amazing transparent and informative videos about your experiencing at Google. Something that I didn't really hear about was telework flexibility, and family/personal work life balance.
What I believe, Mathematics is the mother of computer science. If you are really good in mathematics then surely you would find easy to understand computer science optimisations. So software engineering essentially boils down to mathematics particularly in fields like ML and Data Science.
I think one of the main reasons why math people love coding so much is the logic and direction solutions coding gives people. The answer is just the answer. lol
Can you make a video comparing jon opportunities and salaries between a mathematics and a computer science degree? Or a video explaining why a mathematics degree didn't serve you for immediate employment? Like pros/cons of each degree and why you would choose cs over math.
Hey Clément, thanks for the video. I am in the same boat right now as you were 4 years ago, and if I'm correct you didn't mention anything about your financials for those 6 months you spent learning programming. Had you been living only from the remaining money you had after finishing university or you also had a job while doing the bootcamps and other learning stuff?
So Clement is a typical Indian guy in college XD: 1, Doesnt know what to do with life but enrolled in college anyways, 2, College doesn't help much 3, Plays CS:GO / Dota2/ WOW every day, 4, Because of everyday gaming, gets bad grades, 5, Sits for placements doesn't get an offer from anywhere because of bad grades, 6, Final year, When no hope he decides to prep for GATE/CAT/MBA. 7, Doesnt get in anywhere so joins coaching, 8, Gets into an IT company The only difference is that Clement joined Google as his IT company, swag level over 9000. I am going through the post-college struggle, left the IT job because I didn't like the job, now I am not getting a job opportunity because of poor grades + t-3 college + no relevant job experience + COVID-19. And in India FAANG's only look for T-1 college students. But I have Clement + Algoexpert on my side, I hope I will make it back into the field :)
It looks like you did not have any financial difficulties during the college and bootcamp courses. The only problem you had was a way where to go. That's a serious advantage.
Hey Clement, what is the tool you use for system design videos ?I have an ipad and apple pencil too. I was thinking it would help me to use the same tool for my upcoming interview. Thanks
hey clement ..had a doubt with this..Please help www.algoexpert.io/questions/Min%20Max%20Stack%20Construction does array[-1] takes more time than array[len(array)-1] ? Because you have used the latter one everywhere.? thanks
Clement do you think your degree in maths gave you an advantage in the job application at Google or the knowledge that you built through the bootcamp and your personal projects were more than enough?
Hey, Clem! Love the content you put out here, it's super informative and helpful... I was wondering if there's a way to get a job at big companies such as those in FAANG straight out of high-school... Is it necessary to get a degree in something for jobs at such companies or is it just the abilities that they are looking for? If it is possible to get a job straight out of high-school, how would one approach a recruiter and try to sell oneself as a worthy candidate? COuld you please cover these topics in a video? (If you're reading this, thank you for the time)
Real question: If the big N companies didn’t exist or stopped hiring new grads, (and consequently salaries were never more than $60k-$90k out of undergrad), would you still make the same decision/recommend someone else invest in a coding boot camp? Second question: You mentioned you failed your Lyft interview after your boot camp. Do you believe then that the true preparation differentiator is in mock interview practice? (On top of learning competitive programming)
Hi Clément, this may be a little off topic from the current video but, what do you think are good starter projects for beginners? Could you make some tutorials, if possible?
Hello clement, your life experience really inspired me, therefore I would love (and highly appreciate) your thoughts on this matter. I'm about to start college next year and i'm having a hard time choosing between a CS bachelor or an Artificial intelligence and Robotisation bachelor. I did some research and found out that this program takes on in addition to core CS courses some specialisation courses. The core CS courses are: Algorithms and programming Software Engeineering Database systems Object-oriented design Computer architecture Computer operating systems Computer languages The specialisation courses are: AI Machine learning and data mining Natural language processing and text mining AI for robotics Artificial neural networks Software agents and robotisation Statistycal analysis Any thoughts/advices are appreciated.
@@gerardohuidobro5811 I'm from morocco but this degree is offered by an american system university so it's a liberal art college. It's worth mentioning that this program is in line for ABET accreditation.
Hey Clement, is having only a Bachelors degree a limiting factor in one's career i.e. without having a Master's degree one will eventually hit a glass ceiling and remain unhappy about career progression?
hey clement , i'd be glad if u answer my question 1.which is easier getting a job at google #or performing well at google like getting [ exceeds expectation/superb] 2.as we go high up on ladder like as a staff engineer / CTO/CEO in high tech companies do they have work life balance
Clement, do you have any other tips or strategies for people on the Self-Taught route and how to become good enough to make it to FANG? I, like you have an unrelated STEM degree, additionally I'm working an unrelated but 'good' job.
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Getting rejected from the Wharton MBA Program is likely one of the best things that’s ever happened to me.
So ... not really a decision?
I'm sure they accept you now with all the added work experience and creating a company.
You should make a new playlist or series => "Storytime with your favorite 25 year old CEO". I would watch all of them (Don't think I don't watch your other videos. You are my most favorite TH-camr).
Often a rejection seems like a bad thing, but in hindsight it turns out to be quite a good thing! Life is a wonder!
Thank you for clearing that up, I had repeated that rumor about you graduating from an Ivy League school and I apologize. I also appreciate that it was just as much of a struggle for you as it is for the rest of us. I feel a bit better about it all now, so thank you for taking the time to put this together.
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Bro being a 25 yr old CEO is huge but please once you become a millionaire don't add "as a millionaire" at the end of your video😅🤣😬
Ex Google ex Facebook ex husband millionaire 😂😂😂
I know what you guys mean
a good title is a good title, no shame in stealing title ideas for money :)
I just assumed that this title was a joke homage to tech lead.
@@Muzly definitely not, they're on pretty bad terms
This tag of "as a 25 year old CEO" feels like a copy of "as a millionaire" from you know who 🌚
the techlead
@@hat_awesome21 shhhh, you don't say that name here
No shit thats the point
Goku Africa 😂
@@hat_awesome21 😂😂
That "as a x" is giving me flashbacks to Techlead titles. Please don't become Techlead...
Please don't become TechLead (as a millionaire)
@@ivanabrami9831 Why I am not like the TechLead (as a millionaire)
exactly my 1st reaction xD
“ That was the fantasy I had created for myself...” struck home. Went to top school in MA & spent months researching project idea, writing proposal for Fulbright. Rejected. Like you, moved on to coding-Flatiron.Your trajectory’s inspiring. Cool way to express gratitude of impact GOOGLE had on you professionally and growth as a person. You’re a class act Clement. Thx for video
Loved watching this. I'd love to share my route for anyone possibly in my position:
I am a senior at CSU East Bay in Silicon Valley. I am studying Computer Science and have done pretty well through the degree. We will get in to how to be successful in Comp. Sci. however, I want my route to extend the path of Clems' to further influence someone!
As I am studying computer science, most of us know the degree is more about theory, fundamentals, problem solving and learning to code. However, you typically never stick to one language to master and use through undergrad. For me, we started in python (intro computer science 1) then C++ (Intro to Computer Science 2) and then Data Structures and Algorithms was in C++ as well. So, you see that you learn different things.
This past semester, as I am in my final year, I get to take electives and senior courses as the pre requisites needed have been met. I took Web Development as a major, and have not looked back since. I myself, like Clément plan to go into Front End Engineering (albeit I have done a lot more backend stuff-ish, full stack is a route i find intriguing) However, this is the only course you can take in web dev unless you do a masters level web class which basically builds on this one.
For people wanting to be front end engineer, backend with JS and Node, etc. do computer science if you want that paper, but realistically, i can tell you first hand, all this summer till december i am in 10 udemy courses i hope to finish, i have self taught a lot of front end tech and most of what i know is NOT from school (front end to be clear). What did help was knowing other languages so picking up basic JS was easy, HTML/CSS (basics!) was not hard. Server side with more logic was also not too bad because my java, C++ and python heavily used backend-ish style programming.
My point of all this is simple: If you want to avoid all that theory, proofs, math and science, do not do CS. If you want the diploma, or a challenge, sure! But look at me, I have so much to learn on Udemy, self development with projects, etc. That shows that if front end is your niche, comp sci doesnt give you that.
Like Clément said, a bootcamp and/or youtube and other platforms are 100% the move!
If anyone in these comments want to build on this convo, please comment. I was new and looking for a comment like this 3 years ago, lol. I hope this helps.
PS Clément, keep up the good work! Your videos about front end and working for FB and Google, knowing that I can be at such a company like that if i put in the work, i will be happy, successful and rich in a good life.
Thank you all
Had the same experience 5 years ago, I've been rejected from med school because my cover letter wasn't "impressive". Now I am a junior researcher in computer vision and deep learning.
Being rejected was the best thing that could ever happen to me.
So you're telling me, in three years, you went from having no idea with what you wanted to do with your life to:
- Working at Google
- Working at Facebook
- Building a TH-cam channel with 100,000+ subscribers
- Founding a company
- LEARNING MAGIC TRICKS???
Impressive. Now excuse me while I continue binge-playing NBA 2K/Fortnite.
"I was too busy playing World of Warcraft" my man, my men
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my best decision is to watch clement's videos.
Low bar lol
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Same lol
My best decision is to not work with dishonest people. Someday it will pay off.
The greatest thing that you did was opening this youtube channel and enlightning us :))
No one:
Absolutely no one:
Clément: has Chrismtas decoration in the end of may
😂😂My girlfriend keeps telling me to remove them, but I feel like they don't necessarily look like Christmas decorations!
I'm so glad you came out with this video. I can relate to this 100%. From Not knowing what to do in college to wanting to start my own company and also playing video games none stop in college.
I had a similar experience with applying to graduate schools, but I flipped the script a bit. I knew that my World of Warcraft resume was too good to be rejected, so instead of applying to the schools, I wrote to the admissions board and told them to apply to me. I didn't even read the application letters that came back in the mail. I rejected all of them.
I'm also not easily influenced by ads. Having said that i am an algoexpert since yesterday after watching your videos. i have no idea how or why. Man your good
💪😎I hope you find the platform really useful!
@@clem everyone does🔥 and you know it😅
he knows how your brain works
I was rejected by my business-related dream program of Stanford, but ended up on a computer science master degree of another cool uni. I experienced the same down time as you. Your words really reminded me of my past time.
The rejection of Stanford might be a best result for me! Now I am a software eng at Google. Really enjoy my work and life now.
i'm currently in a similar predicament so your story gives me hope. finished my math PhD a couple years ago, couldn't get any jobs i wanted, so been working as a bartender for the last 2 years and have no idea what to do. started learning how to code a few weeks ago after corona hit and lost my job in the hopes that i could gain a more pandemic-resilient skill, so wishful thinking that'll put me on a right path.
the best thing you have done is making this video and telling us about it...thank u clement..really relatable..
It's true that some rejections can lead a person to better paths.
Here's a bit of my relatable story (hopefully this will inspire someone).
I can somewhat relate to you as in my younger years (so up until the age where one would apply for universities, at least in Europe) I was aiming for an Architecture path (especially as I enjoyed using GSU 8 back then).
Then I discovered coding and how fun it was to write webpages and scripts and then later on (so at the senior year of high school), I received my university applications results (all of them being for Architecture) and they were all rejections (some of which were like "you seem too good at coding to be going at our campus"). I still think those 5 rejections were the best rejections I've had so far.
I literally learn so much from your videos, thank you for all that you have done till now on TH-cam , keep going like this
Thanks for sharing your story. I really appreciate it. I liked it. You showed me a clear path to follow for becoming a successful software engineer, almost from scratch, and after have very good chances if never be unemployed again.
Clement What you are today is because of your Sheer effort and determination. Love from India.
Amazing story! My story takes me back to 1981! I was in last grade of mid school, not sure about high school, when our math teacher took us to "visit" a computer in the university. It may seem stupid nowadays, when everyone is holding a computer in his own hand, but back then it was very rare. They gave us a booklet with some simple programs in "basic" language that we could type in, and I remember myself really impressed by that. Wow you're typing $a =83; $b = 99; print $a * $b and the computer knows the answer right away :-) But on top of everything, they also had some stored programs that you could run, and I remember typing "run snoopy" and an old teletype 43 printer started printing Xs and dots and eventually it turned to be a picture of a dog! How cool was that for a 14 years old kid, that till that day - never saw a computer. I went home and told my family - that's it. I'm going to learn computer programming. My mom who always wanted her son to get a "real" job was really skeptical about it. I remember her going to the principle of that school asking again and again "but can someone make money working as a programmer?". This is so funny thinking about it in 2020. Back then, people saw programming as just a more sophisticated game, not a real profession. But eventually I graduated high school, "expert" in COBOL (OMG!) and fortran (which I hear has a revival now thanks to AI), but then I did my army service as a programmer coding in PL/I and then C/C++, and now, after so many years in that industry, waking up in the morning just to write some more lines of code, i think this is a great opportunity to thank that old teletype 43 and the lovely dog snoopy for changing my life. And here it is, the good old teletype 43, just like the one in this video: th-cam.com/video/-Ul-f3hPJQM/w-d-xo.html. I just love its sound!!!
Clement, you're a really amazing guy. I was one of your very first subscribers (I saw you on the TechLead channel and then I started following you). I was also impressed by the fact that you have a Romanian surname. The most valuable things that people can take away from you is the dedication, honesty, and hard work. The reason I'm still here on this channel is because I also have some of those values that you express. Being in May 2016 with no single line of code written and 4 years later having accomplished some very important life-milestones (Google, Facebook, AlgoExpert), is something that couldn't have been achieved without tons of hard work. Keep up the great work man, and if you ever come to Bucharest, I'd be honoured to give you a beer in the old city centre (or Monster :-D)
I really appreciate this comment! Thank you for your long-standing support, your kind words, and the invitation to drink a beer (or a Monster) in Bucharest!
Thank you for sharing this little anecdote Clement, you're truly an inspiration. P.S: I really like this video format
Clement, I greatly enjoyed this video (and most of your other videos) as well as AlgoExpert (and recently SystemsExpert). Thanks so much.
Wow what a great story, I got so focused that I forgot what planet I was living on, it's great to know the actual backstory instead of our minds automatically trying to fill the void of not knowing with "oh it must've just magically happened somehow."
Your videos really shows the struggles a lot of people overlook. I’m a freshman majoring in comp sci and I love your videos!
I am considering to go to a coding boot camp too here in Edinburgh
Your videos are very inspirational and if one can do it so do others
Your stories about Google are just the best
I might even employ you to prepare me for my interviews
Keep up the good work 👏
My best decision was to start learning how to code due to this quarantine and have met clement.
Love you Clement! Would love to see more videos where you go more in depth about particular parts of your journey! Please!
In life the worst situations have a peculiar habit of boomeranging as good fortune.
I'm currently in the "lost" stage, I'm currently in my final year of a CS undergrad and I have no clue what I want to do with my life, been depressed for a bit now, always stressing out about the future and what my parents wil think when i tell them im gonna fail some classes this year. This pandemic isnt helping either... I just hope i figure out what to do for the sake of my mental health. Thank you so much for this video as it made me realize theres alot more people out there like me.
While I can't necessarily give you advice, since we might have different goals and interests, I can tell you that I can relate to the situation you're in! And I'm glad that this video helped, even if just a little bit.
As someone who is #fuckedbigtime 7 years into my current job, this probably is the kick I needed to buck up, roll up my sleeves and get elsewhere... Granted this should've come to me as a nobrainer but thanks for the nudge!! And great job with algoexpert and all your TH-cam channel. Cheers!!
I started working as a professional web developer at 25 years old when I moved to Florence, Italy. I lived very difficult times but now I have no more problems finding a job. That's because I wanted to be a developer at all costs and I made it!
Your story before joining the bootcamp is literally like mine (as good as a mirror image ). I really hope the story after joining the bootcamp also matches for both of us
Your video content always motivates me, so happy to watch your video
Dude you got till interview stage in "THE WHARTON BUSINESS SCHOOL"
I would consider myself way too lucky if I got that far straight out of college
Nice! Great growth trajectory!!
It was great to hear your story, thanks for sharing!
I went through the opposite thing, I always thought I was going to be a software engineer. Since when I was 13-14, if not earlier. However despite that, I've never really put more than a token amount of effort when it came to learn to code. What I've recently come to realise is that I don't like coding at all. What I actually liked about coding was the feeling of making something. The only thing I liked was when I would be done and could see the results. But the actual process of coding involving learning to code, thinking about the problem etc always annoyed me if anything. It got to the point where I'd feel relief when my solution worked or there was no bug, instead of feeling fulfilled. In contrast, I found out that I like learning and reading Japanese much more.
If you've read this random comment this far, you might be asking what am I doing watching a coding channel. I still follow a lot of youtubers from the time I was into coding to discover if there's a part of me that still likes it. Besides that it's always interesting to hear an entrepreneur or engineers thoughts and way of thinking.
Self education is the path to knowledge and freedom. Best way to truly learn stuff.
0:13 Clement :- *Yours Favourite 25 Years Old CEO*
I want this Level Of Confidence
Great video Clement! May I suggest to talk about what are your plans for the future? I would love to hear it.
Glad that after the tough path you continue to succeed and continue to help and motivated others.
Getting fired from my first job was the best thing that happened to me. A few months after getting fired I found coding and fell in love with it.
Most of successful peoples that became famous coder's say "in programming doesn't need math, it's all about understandings & focus and hardworking..
In my school day i failed my all maths subject, but i now started python language to learn but it's easier then maths subject in my school
The best decision is that you clement worked hard every day grinding algos
ALGOEXPERT SOLVED MY PROBLEM
I COMPLAINED A FEW DAYS AGO ABOUT CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND THEY HELPED. THANKS
I can relate to you pal. I mean I'm 24, maths grad also applied to the top MBA program got rejected. And now currently learning AI and ML. Planning to start my own business in coming future.
Your video gives us so much hope . Really love it . Thanks a lot .
Hey Clement! Love your videos man. Always inspired and of course I'm part of the algo expert fam! Subbed to your channel and left a certain ex googlers ;) haha anyway, I was wondering why you did not go with App Academy since that was where you did your prep. Keep up the great work and thank you for all your amazing content and whats to come!
Hey Clement your has really touched my heart, u r really inspiring for me, i am also from non-cs background hoping that things will sort out in future.
I'm really glad it did!
Awesome story! Well done!
I love listening and learning from you, Clément! Thank you! 😄
Thanks for sharing your life experience. I am 26, and my college was fu*ked as well, I chose the major that I didn’t like. I am working in the game industry, however, the salary of a game programmer is the lowest along all other types of programmers. So I am currently planning to apply for a CS master degree and work at Google as a software engineer. However, by the time I graduate from grade school, I will meet 30 years old with no experience except game programming, so it is crucial for me to consider if I am willing to invest three years into getting a CS master degree for the sake of applying for a job at Google.
Fck, so inspiring, I'll start learning how to code right now. Well, maybe after I finish this beer and watching some Netflix.
Yeah, feels like i'm falling in love with these sort of stories. Thanx for sharing :))
Love everything you do Clem!
Cheers from Portugal!
Bom dia! Eu também sou de Portugal!
Awesome to hear! Cheers from New York!
@@clem wrong analogy dude😬
I'm very motivated by Clément's stories, as of now I'm learning programming languages and got rejected from multiple companies here in the Philippines
It’s funny because it seems like no matter what you major in College, your success is exemplified through TH-cam
Hi Clement (sorry about the missing accent). Thanks for your amazing transparent and informative videos about your experiencing at Google. Something that I didn't really hear about was telework flexibility, and family/personal work life balance.
Hey Clement, I graduated last year. These videos are really helpful. It acts as an anti-dote.
🧪💪I'm glad you find them helpful!
Inspirational video. Never give up! (especially when it's hard)
“(As a 25 year old CEO)”
What I believe, Mathematics is the mother of computer science. If you are really good in mathematics then surely you would find easy to understand computer science optimisations. So software engineering essentially boils down to mathematics particularly in fields like ML and Data Science.
Is this anyone else's first time hearing Clément say "fuck"?
I think one of the main reasons why math people love coding so much is the logic and direction solutions coding gives people. The answer is just the answer. lol
I thought it was something else (starting your own company). Thanks for sharing.
This is favorite 25 year old CEO.
When you use your laptop that doesn't have an adblocker and get an AlgoExpert ad one Clements Video
Can you make a video comparing jon opportunities and salaries between a mathematics and a computer science degree? Or a video explaining why a mathematics degree didn't serve you for immediate employment? Like pros/cons of each degree and why you would choose cs over math.
Deeply motivated as being a high school sophomore who wanna major in CS
Hey Clément, thanks for the video.
I am in the same boat right now as you were 4 years ago, and if I'm correct you didn't mention anything about your financials for those 6 months you spent learning programming.
Had you been living only from the remaining money you had after finishing university or you also had a job while doing the bootcamps and other learning stuff?
You should name this video : From algonoob to algoexpert
So Clement is a typical Indian guy in college XD:
1, Doesnt know what to do with life but enrolled in college anyways,
2, College doesn't help much
3, Plays CS:GO / Dota2/ WOW every day,
4, Because of everyday gaming, gets bad grades,
5, Sits for placements doesn't get an offer from anywhere because of bad grades,
6, Final year, When no hope he decides to prep for GATE/CAT/MBA.
7, Doesnt get in anywhere so joins coaching,
8, Gets into an IT company
The only difference is that Clement joined Google as his IT company, swag level over 9000.
I am going through the post-college struggle, left the IT job because I didn't like the job, now I am not getting a job opportunity because of poor grades + t-3 college + no relevant job experience + COVID-19. And in India FAANG's only look for T-1 college students.
But I have Clement + Algoexpert on my side, I hope I will make it back into the field :)
It looks like you did not have any financial difficulties during the college and bootcamp courses. The only problem you had was a way where to go. That's a serious advantage.
Love your videos thanks for your time
hey clement. can you add a video arguing about monolithic vs microservices architecture in systemsexpert? that's one of the important topic
Hey Clement, what is the tool you use for system design videos ?I have an ipad and apple pencil too. I was thinking it would help me to use the same tool for my upcoming interview. Thanks
7:33 That genuinely made me LOL
😏
My mans just said "YOLO" in 2020...
You should name this video "Motivational Video for Youths"
hey clement ..had a doubt with this..Please help
www.algoexpert.io/questions/Min%20Max%20Stack%20Construction
does array[-1] takes more time than array[len(array)-1] ? Because you have used the latter one everywhere.? thanks
Clement do you think your degree in maths gave you an advantage in the job application at Google or the knowledge that you built through the bootcamp and your personal projects were more than enough?
In case you do another AlgoExpert Q&A...
What back end technologies do you use?
Express.js, Django, Flask?
Great content BTW
Clement interesting story. Thanks for sharing.
You stopped saying 'SMASH the like button' and instead say 'tickle the like button'. Are you the real Clement?
Hey, Clem! Love the content you put out here, it's super informative and helpful... I was wondering if there's a way to get a job at big companies such as those in FAANG straight out of high-school... Is it necessary to get a degree in something for jobs at such companies or is it just the abilities that they are looking for? If it is possible to get a job straight out of high-school, how would one approach a recruiter and try to sell oneself as a worthy candidate? COuld you please cover these topics in a video? (If you're reading this, thank you for the time)
Real question: If the big N companies didn’t exist or stopped hiring new grads, (and consequently salaries were never more than $60k-$90k out of undergrad), would you still make the same decision/recommend someone else invest in a coding boot camp?
Second question: You mentioned you failed your Lyft interview after your boot camp. Do you believe then that the true preparation differentiator is in mock interview practice? (On top of learning competitive programming)
Hi Clément, this may be a little off topic from the current video but, what do you think are good starter projects for beginners? Could you make some tutorials, if possible?
Felling relaxed after watching this ☺️
Downloading this video, Gonna watch everyday.
Hello clement, your life experience really inspired me, therefore I would love (and highly appreciate) your thoughts on this matter.
I'm about to start college next year and i'm having a hard time choosing between a CS bachelor or an Artificial intelligence and Robotisation bachelor.
I did some research and found out that this program takes on in addition to core CS courses some specialisation courses.
The core CS courses are:
Algorithms and programming
Software Engeineering
Database systems
Object-oriented design
Computer architecture
Computer operating systems
Computer languages
The specialisation courses are:
AI
Machine learning and data mining
Natural language processing and text mining
AI for robotics
Artificial neural networks
Software agents and robotisation
Statistycal analysis
Any thoughts/advices are appreciated.
Where are you from? Doesn't look like anything an american university offers.
@@gerardohuidobro5811 I'm from morocco but this degree is offered by an american system university so it's a liberal art college. It's worth mentioning that this program is in line for ABET accreditation.
Hey Clement, is having only a Bachelors degree a limiting factor in one's career i.e. without having a Master's degree one will eventually hit a glass ceiling and remain unhappy about career progression?
"I also...kinda fucked around in my college years"
If that ain't me lmao
Those people pointing to a code looking happy........
That's so damn rare, MOSTLY YOU'LL FEEL CONFUSIONS. hahahaha. lol
Drink every time he says "25-year-old CEO"
i wonder if you have ever doubt your ability in coding when you started learning ? your videos inspire me to keep learning
hey clement , i'd be glad if u answer my question
1.which is easier
getting a job at google #or performing well at google like getting [ exceeds expectation/superb]
2.as we go high up on ladder like as a staff engineer / CTO/CEO in high tech companies do they have work life balance
Clement, do you have any other tips or strategies for people on the Self-Taught route and how to become good enough to make it to FANG?
I, like you have an unrelated STEM degree, additionally I'm working an unrelated but 'good' job.