Top Tips for CVs:
- • Tailor to each job description
- • Highlight achievements, not just duties
- • Keep it concise (1-2 pages)
- • Proofread meticulously
- • Use action verbs
Topics to research:
- • Company culture & values
- • Recent projects/news
- • Industry trends
- • Interviewer's background
- • Competitor analysis
Questions to ask:
- • What's a typical day like?
- • How does the team collaborate?
- • What are the biggest challenges?
- • Opportunities for growth?
- • What success looks like?
What I need to learn:
- • Advanced Python libraries
- • Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
- • Project management tools
- • Specific industry software
- • Data visualization
Apply for these jobs:
- • Software Engineer @ Google
- • Data Scientist @ Amazon
- • Frontend Dev @ Startup X
- • UX Designer @ Agency Y
- • Product Manager @ Tech Co
Top internship roles:
- • Summer Analyst @ JP Morgan
- • SWE Intern @ Meta
- • Product Design Intern @ Apple
- • Marketing Intern @ Coca-Cola
- • Finance Intern @ Goldman Sachs
Interview prep:
- • Practice STAR method
- • Research company values
- • Prepare questions to ask
- • Dress appropriately
- • Test tech setup
Skills to focus on:
- • Python & JavaScript
- • React/Vue frameworks
- • Git & version control
- • Agile methodologies
- • Data analysis
Networking ideas:
- • LinkedIn connections
- • Industry meetups
- • Alumni events
- • Professional groups
- • Coffee chats
Follow-up strategy:
- • Send thank you emails
- • Connect on LinkedIn
- • Share relevant articles
- • Check in periodically
- • Offer help/value
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