Week 3 of my 'post-graduation' / 'job-hunt' journey and well here is where I am.
This week was the most draining one. I consider myself to be an introvert when I first meet people. And this week I forced myself to step outside my comfort zone and contact people that work with companies I admire.
I started with a mock technical interview which was challenging but a great learning experience. I felt good about what I did and now I know what I need to work on. Especially controlling my nerves, which always creates fear and sometimes blocks me from thinking clearly.
Next thing, I met with the CTO of a company I respect and admire. This was more of an informal meeting to get to know me and what I can offer. This is such an important part of the job search, reaching out and connecting with people who know the position best. I ended up leaving the meeting feeling good and hopeful.
Right after that, I met with a very talented and nice software engineer whose path I admire. This was a very eye-opening talk. It was refreshing learning about how another Software Engineer got to where he is. He was extremely helpful in answering all of my questions and worries that come during the job search.
Overall, this week was mentally draining. Having to step out of my comfort zone was very challenging but taught me a lot more than I could ask for. I now know what I need to work on to better my work and made amazing connections.
01-31-2020,
Ken
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