Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but it’s crucial to remain calm and confident. Stefanie Fackrell, a human resources consultant with experience at companies like Google and Nvidia, emphasizes the importance of staying relaxed during interviews. Rushing through answers due to nervousness can lead to mistakes, so it’s essential to take a moment to understand the … Read more
Annie Wang, a software engineer at Google, faced seven rejections before finally landing her dream job. Despite the setbacks, she persisted and adapted her approach until she succeeded. Wang’s journey was filled with disappointments, but she continued to work hard and prepare for future opportunities. She applied for internships and full-time positions at Google, facing … Read more
Yun-Yu Lin, with an 18-year career in tech, has made three career shifts. Following graduation with a computer science degree in Taiwan, he began working in the semiconductor industry for a Taiwanese chip manufacturer. After nearly five years, he transitioned to a software engineer role at Yahoo, where he discovered his interest in product management … Read more
The tech industry has been experiencing a significant increase in job cuts, with over 98,000 employees being laid off from more than 330 companies worldwide in the first half of 2024, according to Layoffs.fyi. Prominent companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta are among those implementing these layoffs. Economic uncertainties are impacting the technology sector … Read more
Over 1,100 STEM students from 120+ US universities signed a pledge to boycott Google and Amazon job offers until they stop participating in Project Nimbus, providing cloud services to the Israeli government. Signatories include students from Stanford, Berkeley, and the University of San Francisco, major sources of tech talent for the companies. The petition was … Read more
Microsoft is reportedly reducing staff in its Azure cloud computing division as part of a larger trend of layoffs hitting the tech and media industries this year. Up to 1,500 layoffs are expected at Azure, including teams like Azure for Operators and Mission Engineering. These cuts are seen as necessary for effective business management, with … Read more
On Thursday, U.S. stocks were mixed as investors awaited the May nonfarm payrolls report, following Nvidia’s record profit the day before. The European Central Bank also cut interest rates for the first time since 2019. The number of jobless claims in the U.S. rose to a four-week high last week, with 229,000 claims filed. While … Read more
In today’s competitive job market, recruiter Stefanie Fackrell recommends that job seekers stick to a simple and clear resume format. Fackrell, who has over 15 years of experience at tech giants like Google, Apple, Samsung, and Nvidia, advises against using flashy designs, colors, tables, graphs, or images in resumes. She believes that a clean and … Read more
A global FinTech company is seeking a Technical Architect with experience in designing cloud-native SaaS solutions on Azure. The chosen candidate will work on a flagship SaaS insurance platform, collaborating with lead architects and software engineering teams to deliver CloudNative solutions that align with architectural standards. Responsibilities include analyzing and presenting high-performing solutions, converting high-level … Read more
Microsoft has introduced new features for Copilot Studio, allowing users to create custom copilots that can act as independent agents. These copilots can handle complex workflows, automate processes, and perform various tasks. Additionally, Microsoft announced a conversational experience for creating copilots and copilot connectors to connect copilots to different data sources and services. During Build … Read more