1:43 - What is the flow of the technical interview process
6:50 - The salary conversation
15:25 - Behavioral questions
27:32 - Interview prep strategies
34:17 - Red flags
45:17 - Shoutouts
Transcript
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In one of our previous episodes, we talked about different jobs within tech, one of which is engineering management. Today we’re joined by the wonderful Amal Hussein, engineering manager at NPM and we’re going to chat more in-depth about her career path.
1:27 - Tell us about yourself
3:10 - Last fall you transitioned into a new role as an Engineering Manager at NPM. How did you make that leap?
5:38 - What does your day to day schedule look like?
8:32 - What’s the hardest thing about being a manager?
13:37 - Hands on vs. hands off management style
17:01- How long have you been in engineering management?
18:33 - What’s the best thing about being a manager?
21:49 - Do you think someone should be an engineer prior to being a manager?
30:15 - Do you still write code?
33:13 - Do you have any book recommendations for management?
36:53 - How do you build personal relationships w/ employees while working remotely?
42:13 - Advice for those looking to become an engineering manager
46:44 - Where can we find you online?
Imagine a world where your phone is too big for your hand, where your doctor prescribes a drug that is wrong for your body, where in a car accident you are 47% more likely to be seriously injured, where every week the countless hours of work you do are not recognized or valued. If any of this sounds familiar, chances are that you're a woman.
This month for the Ladybug Podcast book club we read Invisible Women: Data Bias In A World Designed For Men by Caroline Criado-Pérez. In this episode we’ll discuss our thoughts on the book, what shocked us, what felt a bit forced, and have a discussion about gender bias in the world around us.
Programming interviews are terrifying. There’s so much to learn and nobody enjoys answering technical questions in front of a complete stranger.
In this episode, we’ll dive into the frontend technical interview and give some tips and tricks for nailing it.
2:06 - Our experiences with technical interviews
3:36 - The interview process
14:15 - Phone screens
20:32 - Take home challenges
34:43 - In-person interviews
46:08 - Resources to get better at interviewing
49:00 - Shoutouts
Whether you’re seeking your first developer job or you’re looking to move to a new company, your resume is the first thing employers will see. Having a strong resume is what sets you apart from the competition. In this week’s episode we’re discussing all things resume-building, including what’s important to include, what can be skipped, and best practices for creating your resume.
1:24 - What do our resumes look like?
3:40 - CVs vs. Resumes
12:20 - Resume design
17:09 - What if I don’t have formal computer science education?
23:44 - Should you have an objective or a summary?
25:00 - Should you put references on there?
29:02 - How can I create a resume?
35:57 - Using social media and personal portfolio to back up your resume
37:57 - Shoutouts