Breaking Into Software

In this episode, I answered some questions from a Reddit AMA based on my experience completing 2 internships at Google and Microsoft and getting full-time SWE offers from both companies. The Reddit questions I answered were: 1. Hi! I'm trying to make the switch to a tech company (currently work in IT for non-tech) and have been overwhelmed with the interview process, mainly the technical assessment portion. How do you handle the pressure of them without letting imposter syndrome overtake you? 2. How did you pass the resume screening for both of them? Did you have referrals? What do you do to prepare before an interview? 3. How did you do 4 internships? At my university, we had one unit that allowed us to do a single internship. 4. How different are the SWE I and SWE II roles are? If I'm going to have around 5 years experience when I finish at my current company (second one after uni) I'm not sure yet if I can apply for the second role as that will have more compensation? Also looking for a FAANG that would sponsor H1 visa for a Canadian wanting to live in the states. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

In this episode, I answered some more questions from a Reddit AMA based on my experience completing 2 internships at Google and Microsoft and getting full-time SWE offers from both companies. Reddit questions: 1. What types of experiences/projects did you have on your resume to get an interview? I'm only in my second year but I've seen so many people around me get internships already and I'm at a loss at where to start. 2. What is the best way to prep for coding challenges/whiteboarding while juggling applying to more internships, school, hobbies, and life? 3. How do I attend the Grace Hopper conference? Do I need to be nominated by my school? If my major isn't CS, then is it impossible for me to attend? 4. What did you have on your resume for your first internship? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

What do fitness and nutrition have to do with preparing for technical interviews? A lot. If you aren't healthy you can't perform at your best and you can't learn as fast. Mark and I talk about his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur of a multi-million dollar business. He gives tips on health, fitness, nutrition, and time management. This is a great episode and I hope you enjoy it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

Here's a short 5min. spiel on how to get into Google or a similar FANG company, based on my experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

In today's episode, I talk with Lusen Mendel (a salary negotiation expert) about how to negotiate your starting offer. What all those confusing terms mean, which are important, and why; what to do if I company won't raise you starting salary and more. Find Lusen at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lus/​ and more content like this at www.breakingintosoftware.com At the end the zoom call died unexpectedly because I lost wifi due to a winter storm. Sorry about that! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

In this episode, I interviewed Aaron Vaage, an senior software engineer at Google. We talked about his experience as a student at the University of Manitoba in Canada, getting internships in college, how he ended up at Google, deleting his first email from his Google recruiter, why he DOESN'T recommend use Cracking the Coding Interview, and other tips on preparing for technical interviews. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

Today, I interviewed Anothony D Mays, an engineer at Google for about 7 years. We talk about his journey from Compton to Google. Tips for imposter syndrome, facing bias in the workplace, interviewing with Google, getting noticed by recruiters, and more. I hope you enjoy it! You can find Anthony at https://anthonydmays.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydmays/ https://anthonydmays.com/blog/2017/07/09/craft-solid-resume-grabs-attention-top-tech-companies/ https://anthonydmays.com/blog/2017/01/10/prepare-google-interview-1-month-left/ You can find me at breakingintosoftware.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-a-hudson/ And other links from the episode... http://steve-yegge.blogspot.com/2008/03/get-that-job-at-google.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

In this episode I interviewed Nichole Kurz, she works with Microsoft's University Recruiting Team and has been at the company for ten years! We talked about their entry-level program (the explorer internship) and how things will be different for intern recruiting and interviewing due to the virtual format this year. Find out more about Nichole Kurz at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichole-kurz/ Her personal consulting website is https://nkcoaching.net/ Follow Microsoft's internship opportunities at https://careers.microsoft.com/students/us/en Find me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-a-hudson/ and get more info at https://www.breakingintosoftware.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

In this episode I interview George, a returning software intern at Google. We talk about his time there and how to make the most of an internship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

In this episode I answer some of the most popoular CS student questions on Reddit and Quora. Please email me any questions you would like me to answer, or let me know what you think of the show @sarah.a.hudson-1@ou.edu !! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

In this interview I talk with a current PM at Microsoft about our mutual experiences interning there. My guest interned twice, once as a SWE and once as a PM. We talk about the interview process, the internship, and how to get noticed/ get an interview. I hope you enjoy it! (1/12/2020) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

In this episode I interviewed Sam Gavis-Hughson; the founder of Byte by Byte. We went over a lot of helpful tips for how to start preparing for technical interviews and the biggest mistakes he sees beginners make. Make sure to check out Sam's free resources to help you prepare for your interview at https://www.byte-by-byte.com/interviewing-resources/ And if you would rather read a slightly shortened version of the episode head over to https://www.breakingintosoftware.com/interview-with-the-founder-of-byte ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

I interview an engineer at LinkedIn about his non-traditional journey there and the REACH program he is a part of. **I'm very sorry about the poor audio quality in the interview. Unfortunately, I am pretty new to this and I am still learning how to avoid mistakes like this with the audio.** If you have questions you want me to cover leave me a comment on my website www.breakingintosoftware.com You can also read the overview of the interview there at https://www.breakingintosoftware.com/interview-with-a-linkedin-software Tim is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/timhyatt707/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

Learn how to start working towards that software internship! Specifically aimed at Freshman and Sophomores. Check out the written version at www.breakingintosoftware.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

Listen to learn all about why you should be involved in hackathons no matter how little or much experience you have in CS! Check out Major League Hacking https://mlh.io/ to find a hackathon you can attend (they will sometimes reimburse your travel cost)! You can read Kyle's Medium Blog at https://medium.com/@kyleobrien1668 and find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle1668/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

I go over a step by step process you should use for any technical interview question! Then I walk through those steps using an actual question. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support

In this episode I introduce you to the show and what it's all about! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sarah-hudson9/support