Software Engineering Career Tips

Second guessing majoring in CS
My video response to this Reddit post addresses a high school senior’s concerns about majoring in Computer Science amidst current job market uncertainties and AI advancements:

How to ask for a referral on LinkedIn

How to get referrals for your dream job
Ever since I started blogging and creating YouTube videos about software engineering career development, more people have reached out asking for help getting referrals to companies I’ve mentioned. Referrals can significantly boost your chances of landing an interview, so here’s how I recommend going about it. https://youtu.be/71g9_nmbqzc?si=8UJ3bY4GIxhFaQ7Q The best referral: someone you already know It’s…

Are referrals worth it?
The short answer is yes, getting a referral for your job application is absolutely worth it. While some companies may not prioritize referrals, most (at least in my experience) give them significant weight. I can’t provide exact numbers to measure their impact, but I can confidently say that having a referral is always better than…

From awkward to awesome: perfect your elevator pitch
An elevator pitch can make or break your interview. Discover how to respect your interviewer’s time, tailor your response, and confidently steer the conversation toward your strengths in just one minute.

How NOT to apply for jobs on LinkedIn
Thinking of applying to jobs on LinkedIn? While it’s a must-have tool for software engineers, not every feature is as useful as it seems. Let me share some LinkedIn tips with you.
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What if email worked like ChatGPT?
I built a prototype to see if it is a good idea. Despite feeling outdated, email remains one of the most enduring and essential communication channels. Almost 4.48 billion users worldwide sent over 361 billion messages daily in 2024 alone1. Yet, while our inboxes teem with activity, the experience is not very modern. What if…

Software Engineering Blogs Directory Update
https://youtu.be/7htY0X6MI1k Since my last update in January, I’ve made several notable changes to the Software Engineering Blogs Directory project. This is a recap of what’s new: 🔍 Tag cloud search You can now search for specific tags using a search bar, making it easier to find blogs on topics that interest you. 📝 All Blogs…

SWE Blog Directory: plans for 2025
In 2024 I started a Software Engineering Blog Directory to enable easier discovery of active software engineering blogs. Although some directories with similar content already exist, they are never up-to-date and feature many stale blogs. Additionally they are difficult, if not impossible, to contribute to. https://youtu.be/4qd2BgL0cEA The most popular of these directories seems to be…
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