This week I had the opportunity to chat with Denver tech leader Janackeh Blackwell. Janackeh has been hosting the Black Tech Denver meetup at Code's space in RiNo since last year. We got into the details of her career, the Denver community, Black Tech Denver, and more. Continue reading to hear all about Janackeh and what makes her a rising tech leader in Denver.
The technical interview is different from any other interview. But, that doesn’t mean it has to be daunting. The more you know about and are prepared for this type of interview, the more likely it is that you will do well. So what is a technical interview? And what are some tips to ace it?
Code is now hosting in-person meetups! Our space was feeling very empty during COVID-19. But, with everything calming down, our space is being utilized!
In tech, there are many companies openly state the desire to hire engineers who are female or non-white, which isn’t a bad thing on its own. But it doesn’t address the root issue - that many companies aren’t comfortable or welcoming to everyone. We should be creating companies that girls growing up see and think that they want to work there when they grow up. It’s not the most appealing to everyone if they see companies that look more or less like a frat house, and simply trying to hire females for specific positions doesn’t fix the root issues.
LinkedIn has been around for over 18 years and currently has over 756 Million users. Elevating your profile and standing out may seem daunting, but if you put in the time and energy to make your LinkedIn better, it will show to employers, your connections, and the whole LinkedIn community. Here are some simple tips to get you started.
COVID has changed a lot, making remote work much more common among businesses today. Due to this change, many interviews are also being held remotely via video call. Here are a few things to keep in mind when interviewing this way:
Install or update the video platform you will be interviewing over. The last thing you want to do is wait until the last minute to open the platform and it takes 5 minutes to update, making you late.
Declutter your background and make sure there is nothing distracting behind you. An ideal background is a plain wall with nothing behind you. If that isn’t possible, find an area that is neat, clean, and professional-looking.
Check the time zone. Always make sure you know the correct time for the interview. With many remote jobs taking place all over the country, this is vital to make sure you aren’t too early or too late for the interview.
Have a cheat sheet out of sight. Sometimes interviews make our minds go blank, so having a cheat sheet with notes, questions or anything else can be helpful and even make you feel more confident going into the interview.
Eliminate any outside noises. The hard part about video interviews is that they take place in your home, rather than a neutral office space. If you have kids, dogs, or any other noises, make sure to eliminate as many of those noises as you can. Microphones will pick up those noises, it’s best to have your voice as the only thing heard.
Have you had a video call interview? Have any tips for us?
Check out these other resources for more tips and advice.
How to Ace an Online Job Interview
Tips for a Successful Video Job Interview
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