finding your truth w/ anthony mays
guest: anthony mays, former software engineer at google, now consultant helping job seekers and companies on hiring underrepresented talent
- slow down before targeting big tech, understand the mindset and work ethic the interview process actually demands
- build your network by being genuinely social on linkedin, not just sending connection requests or cold dming your resume
- practice writing and telling your story regularly so you can clearly frame your value on your resume
- always negotiate every offer, do your homework by comparing with others, and never let anyone rush your decision
- hiring managers can support underrepresented candidates by trimming bloated requirements and being transparent about expectations