Job Seeking in Tech: Strategies to Open Career Doors | Keki Mwaba | Beyond Coding Podcast

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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:26 - The tech market now
00:03:34 - Getting a first job is harder
00:06:45 - From cold calling to a job
00:09:05 - Not all roles are advertised
00:11:32 - Crafting an application
00:14:11 - Does resume format matter?
00:17:07 - Being intentional with your resume
00:19:09 - Share your story!
00:22:13 - Patrick's poll
00:23:56 - Network is most important
00:26:45 - Downsides of referral policies
00:28:08 - Quality or quantity approach
00:30:53 - Mapping out the market
00:33:18 - Follow-ups matter more than you think
00:36:20 - Do your research and be genuine
00:38:49 - Keki should start a podcast!!

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