Yo team ! How did you find the video? I tried to get some more interviews with real folks working in the cloud. Was that helpful for you? What were the most useful insights of the video and where would you like to hear more? Let me know in the comments 👇
Thank you Lou! Another insightful video-- especially how Maria reached out to the recently hired engineer, who later interviewed her. That was a smart proacitve move.
Yes !! Was really great to hear that. I'm often recommending people do similar networking, was great to hear her share how that lead to success, and a more concrete example of how "networking" can look like, as sometimes that's an abstract term or idea !
This is such a different channel to others. You deal with topics that people dont normally discuss and you provide solutions from real life examples. Great work mate
Many thanks, Lou! Watching this gave me a much brighter approach to my next interview. Communication and passion will weight more on their decision. Keep up the great work!
A couple thoughts... 1. I wouldn't pay too close attention to those numbers of applications, they're often very incorrect. 2. I've heard stories of people with no qualifications at all applying for cloud roles. 3. There is some market hesitancy, companies are filling recruiting pipelines but are hesitant in hiring. Companies are still working, roles are still open, all the same rules apply: 1. Focus on a specific area, job title or role. 2. Build as much evidence as you can. 3. Apply a lot, keep putting yourself out there. Just keep pushing and the good news will come !
Thanks for the video Lou. I would like to ask one thing here: Is age discrimination or career gap a factor when it comes to shortlisting candidates for a position? I have had quite a long career gap after I quit my previous experience of 12 years in software development. I now plan to switch my career to cloud engineering
Hey! I would try not to focus on that too much... as long as you have a good story about why you took the time off you should be okay. You've got 12 years of experience, which is amazing! So, I'd suggest to remind yourself of tthat wealth of experience you can carry through - your experience is a strength, and not a liability !
Im currently studying for my A-Levels and want to pursue a career in the Cloud Industry. As of what I have done so far, I completed CS50s Introduction to Python, Im probably going to start a "foundation" course specifically related to Cloud, but don't know which to choose or where to start from there.
Are those just clips patched together taken from other sources, or why don't you just show the interviews? Maybe it's just me, but I like an interview or discussion to be well.. interactive between two or more parties 😅🤷🏼♂️
Interesting feedback, Max ! I have thought about publishing the full interviews. Was there anything you felt you missed from the longer conversations? If it helps, the thinking is... 1. Makes content more dense, by condensing 5 hours of conversation into 30m or so. 2. Puts interviewee's more at ease, meaning I can interview a wider range of folks than your typical "speaker" types.
Appreciate the feedback @ukemzySkywalker ! The reason I started doing videos that incorporate other people into them (besides myself) was to get more diverse in terms of thoughts, opinions and experiences, etc so that will only continue to improve over time! It's a topic close to my heart, anything you can do to help + support in this goal is useful! Thanks 🙏
That is super kind of you to say, thank you so much ! There are some great other channels out there, a few highlighted here: www.youtube.com/@openupthecloud/channels And here's actually an export of my own (tech/cloud) subscribers, feel free to steal some ideas :P github.com/openupthecloud/cloud-youtube-channels
Yo team ! How did you find the video? I tried to get some more interviews with real folks working in the cloud. Was that helpful for you? What were the most useful insights of the video and where would you like to hear more? Let me know in the comments 👇
Thank you Lou! Another insightful video-- especially how Maria reached out to the recently hired engineer, who later interviewed her. That was a smart proacitve move.
Yes !! Was really great to hear that. I'm often recommending people do similar networking, was great to hear her share how that lead to success, and a more concrete example of how "networking" can look like, as sometimes that's an abstract term or idea !
This is such a different channel to others. You deal with topics that people dont normally discuss and you provide solutions from real life examples. Great work mate
Many thanks, Lou! Watching this gave me a much brighter approach to my next interview. Communication and passion will weight more on their decision. Keep up the great work!
amazing content Lou! i really like those videos including opinions of peoples from various roles! realistic yet motivating🤟
Is there a supply glut in cloud in the UK? On Linkedin theres hundreds applying for a single position
A couple thoughts...
1. I wouldn't pay too close attention to those numbers of applications, they're often very incorrect.
2. I've heard stories of people with no qualifications at all applying for cloud roles.
3. There is some market hesitancy, companies are filling recruiting pipelines but are hesitant in hiring.
Companies are still working, roles are still open, all the same rules apply:
1. Focus on a specific area, job title or role.
2. Build as much evidence as you can.
3. Apply a lot, keep putting yourself out there.
Just keep pushing and the good news will come !
@@openupthecloud thanks for your detailed answer! Really needed this video, 50 rejections deep but gotta keep going!
Thank you Lou!
You're very welcome !
Thanks for the video Lou. I would like to ask one thing here: Is age discrimination or career gap a factor when it comes to shortlisting candidates for a position? I have had quite a long career gap after I quit my previous experience of 12 years in software development. I now plan to switch my career to cloud engineering
Hey! I would try not to focus on that too much... as long as you have a good story about why you took the time off you should be okay. You've got 12 years of experience, which is amazing! So, I'd suggest to remind yourself of tthat wealth of experience you can carry through - your experience is a strength, and not a liability !
@@openupthecloud Thank you!
Yes. Age discrimination is real. Tell the hiring manager you are trans or at least LGBTQ+
Im currently studying for my A-Levels and want to pursue a career in the Cloud Industry.
As of what I have done so far, I completed CS50s Introduction to Python, Im probably going to start a "foundation" course specifically related to Cloud, but don't know which to choose or where to start from there.
Also, don't miss the She Sharp Hackathon that's on this weekend: www.shesharp.co/hackathon-2023
Get involved! More details in the description !
applied to over 400, still nothing.
Are those just clips patched together taken from other sources, or why don't you just show the interviews?
Maybe it's just me, but I like an interview or discussion to be well.. interactive between two or more parties 😅🤷🏼♂️
Interesting feedback, Max ! I have thought about publishing the full interviews. Was there anything you felt you missed from the longer conversations?
If it helps, the thinking is...
1. Makes content more dense, by condensing 5 hours of conversation into 30m or so.
2. Puts interviewee's more at ease, meaning I can interview a wider range of folks than your typical "speaker" types.
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No black person in the interviews
Appreciate the feedback @ukemzySkywalker ! The reason I started doing videos that incorporate other people into them (besides myself) was to get more diverse in terms of thoughts, opinions and experiences, etc so that will only continue to improve over time! It's a topic close to my heart, anything you can do to help + support in this goal is useful! Thanks 🙏
What difference does that make?
Lou you arr amazing , your chanel should be on top for helping people get in to cloud, great job man 🫠
That is super kind of you to say, thank you so much !
There are some great other channels out there, a few highlighted here:
www.youtube.com/@openupthecloud/channels
And here's actually an export of my own (tech/cloud) subscribers, feel free to steal some ideas :P
github.com/openupthecloud/cloud-youtube-channels