In the latest episode of Tech Wrecked, we meet Allison McMillan, a leadership consultant with a diverse background in tech and nonprofit sectors. Allison shares insights on her consultancy which covers fractional engineering assistance, meeting design and facilitation and 1 on 1 mentorship. She discusses her journey from the nonprofit world to founding a startup, self-teaching coding skills, and transitioning into various tech roles at companies like GitHub and series A and B startups. Allison also offers valuable advice for modern job-seekers aiming to break into tech, emphasizing the importance of completing all application components, and highlights the challenges and opportunities in today's competitive job market. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/support

This episode of Tech Wrecked features Susana Cabrera, a lawyer turned tech leader and founder/CEO with a background in legal expertise, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, transformative growth and strategic agility. Discover Susana's journey from law to becoming the general counsel at SAP and later transitioning into various business roles within the tech giant. Susana shares insights on adaptability, intellectual humility, and the importance of soft skills in today’s job market. Learn from her experience in building and exiting a successful startup while maintaining a full-time job and gain valuable advice for job seekers navigating the current volatile job market. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/support

In this episode of Tech Wrecked, we chat with Howard Cho, a long-time friend, former colleague, and the unofficial mayor of New York. (jokes) Howard, a data engineering leader, discusses his career journey, starting from running a successful martial arts school to transitioning into the tech industry despite the early 2000s tech bubble. He explains the evolving nature of data engineering, his work with AI, and the importance of making sense of large datasets. Howard shares insights on the current job market, the challenges of layoffs, and the strategies he used to bounce back after being laid off. Howard emphasizes the importance of passion, continuous learning, and networking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/support

In the latest episode of Tech Wrecked, we welcome Kailey Trussel, a user experience (UX) researcher with a diverse background in UX design and research. Kailey shares her journey into the tech industry, starting from her transition from academic research to working in startups. She discusses her experiences with job hunting, including the challenges of navigating the current job market, the impact of layoffs, and the creative strategies she has employed, such as her viral 'super hireable' LinkedIn post. We talk shop on the job market dynamics, the importance of storytelling and personal branding in job searches, and the systemic issues facing job seekers today. 1:18 Kaylee's Professional Background in UX 03:06 Transitioning into Tech 08:36 The Viral LinkedIn Post: Super Hireable 18:25 Navigating the Job Market 22:54 Navigating Job Search Priorities 24:27 The Importance of Values Alignment 25:49 The Power of Visual Cover Letters 31:27 Challenges in the Modern Job Market 34:49 The Impact of Employer Investment 38:40 Future of Job Seeking and Education Shout outs! Marco polo Amy Santee Mark America Smith Jiaorui Jiang Katie Leatherman! Canva --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/support

Please meet Louis Vera, a seasoned software engineer and former Director of Engineering, in the latest episode of Tech Wrecked. We discuss his professional journey and insights into the current job market. We cover the power of networking and community engagement, leveraging referrals and building connections, strategies for standing out, and the importance of protecting your mental health and well-being in your job search. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/support

Navigating the Modern Job Market with Paty Araiza In this episode of Tech Wrecked, we chat with Paty Araiza, a seasoned sales professional and Uncapped Community manager, about her career journey and insights into the current job market. Paty shares her experiences starting in sales, growing into a sales enablement role, and founding Ignite Sales Academy to support SDRs and BDRs, especially in startups. The discussion covers the challenges of the modern job market, the importance of multi-threading applications, authentic self-presentation, and the impact of community networks in career development. 01:56 Diving into Paty's Career Journey and Challenges 05:37 The Birth of Ignite Sales Academy 17:45 Addressing the Job Market and Recruitment Challenges 21:45 Exploring Job Search Strategies and Networking 33:01 Final Thoughts and Advice for Job Seekers Shoutouts! Zoya Segelbacher Uncapped Lunchclub --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/support

Come for the job search advice, stay for the interview horror stories  In our latest podcast episode, Jared Orr discusses overcoming the challenges of the current job market and the power of networking. What's your take on the effectiveness of today’s networking strategies? Do you believe in leveraging your network for career opportunities? #Networking #CareerDevelopment #TechWrecked --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/support

In today's episode of Tech Wrecked, we sit down with Anna Lergaard Jensen and get schooled on the macro trends impacting go-to-market teams in the post-pandemic world. Anna, an industry expert, shares her insights on how companies and professionals can navigate the current job market. She also discusses the importance of having a point of view when it comes to generative AI (genAI) and its implications for the future of work. Shout outs: Alexine Mudawar - Women in Sales --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/support

Meet Brad Davis the founder of Success Panda and an incredible leader in the customer success space. SuccessPanda.io is launching imminently and will have a booth at the upcoming Gainsight Pulse conference. Success Panda is a Customer Success Marketplace and Community where you can find a mentor, coach, or consultant, participate in a mock interview, or find events in the CS space. Listen in to learn more from Brad who also shares an overview of the job search funnel and how to approach each stage effectively. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/support

In this episode of Tech Wrecked, we sit down with Akshaya Ravi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaya-ravi12/). Akshaya shares insights on what it takes to be a successful SDR (Sales Development Representative) or AE (Account Executive) in today's competitive job market. Akshaya discusses her own journey into tech sales, highlighting the key steps she took to establish herself in this dynamic industry. She shares valuable advice on how aspiring sales professionals can position themselves for success, and reiterates the need to leverage networking opportunities. As a special bonus, Akshaya shares a unique and actionable hack that can give listeners an edge in their sales job hunt. This tip is sure to provide valuable insights and practical advice that can be immediately applied. Tools: Aligned - https://alignedup.com/  Sales 101 - www.sales101.communityStorylane - https://www.storylane.io/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-wrecked/support