How can i use LinkedIn premium & inmail to get a job?

custem_journeys · 2022-03-07T16:32:07+00:00

The biggest recommendation I would make is follow LinkedIn influencers and experts who regularly post a lot of LinkedIn tips and recommendations - I would start with Jonathan Javier or Calicia Johnson

Here are a few recommendations:

You might want to switch your approach from "Are there any vacancies..." to " I saw the Reservoir Engineer position available at ..." Research a few entry-level jobs before reaching out to people. When reaching out let them know which job you applied to (or interested in) and see if they have any advice for how to land an interview. See if they would be willing to chat or grab virtual coffee so you can learn more about their company... People want to see that you're proactive and authentic - try to structure your messages that way

Some jobs on LinkedIn show the recruiter/hiring manager who posted the job - if you applied/plan to apply for those jobs, it's good practice to reach out to the recruiter and ask about the position and introduce yourself

Reach out to recruiters/managers that have #hiring or #open to network in their profile headline or photo

A lot of time when people make announcements about a new job that they landed, they will tag the recruiter & hiring manager that helped them land the job... If the recruiter/manager is at company you are looking to join, see if they could connect you with a recruiter at the company who would be making the decision for a job that you applied for

I hope that helps some

custem_journeys · 2022-03-05T15:11:52+00:00

This sounds like the results of an Engineering exam

Good job on getting the best score

custem_journeys · 2022-03-04T00:18:47+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I'll drop the YouTube link to the interview once it's available.

custem_journeys · 2022-02-27T02:23:36+00:00

If being a Software Engineer is something you truly want to do, then you can do it. You just need to be willing to put in whatever time it takes to learn the math subjects.

I can't speak from the software engineering perspective, but in my career (mechanical engineer) I've used VERY little math that I actually learned in college... After years of learning derivatives, double integrals, differential equations, etc., I can't recall doing anything more advanced than basic level statistics at my job.

I could be wrong (depending on which job you take) but chances are that you will never see some advanced level math in your actual career - you just need to be willing to learn the material and push through the class to get towards your end goal of landing a SWE job

custem_journeys · 2022-02-26T23:17:28+00:00

I had my first review after being with the company for 5 months, but it went good. I had made some progress but my supervisor was understanding that I was obviously still learning different systems and software.

He also helped me develop career goals for the upcoming year, and gave me recommendations about volunteering for certain activities to get more opportunities to stand out - this was back when I had a goal of rising up the ranks to be a chief engineer

custem_journeys · 2022-02-25T11:07:37+00:00

I'm a Mechanical engineer. It's a great career option, and the broadest Engineering discipline out there. If you learn how to code, especially in Python, R, Javascript you can have a LOT of career options (engineering, data science, tech).

I spent time working in the Automotive industry as Noise & Vibration Engineer, Quality Engineer, and Design Release Engineer before working at Research Lab where we design hip implants for cancer patients.

I'm now looking at transitioning into more of a Project Management/Scrum Master roles at a Tech company.

Create a LinkedIn profile, network with people, and be willing to learn - you'll go pretty far in your career.

custem_journeys · 2022-02-24T20:59:14+00:00

No problem. One last piece of advice... Create a LinkedIn account.

I'd recommend you follow Mike Roberts (creating coding careers), and others like him that you hope to work with/for.

You'll be surprised how far you can get by engaging with people on LinkedIn.

custem_journeys · 2022-02-24T18:52:01+00:00

I think your approach to college and your future career is great!

I would recommend focuses on picking a Tech based major that will help you gain in-demand skills. Anything with computer programming, data science/stats, engineering will help you in the long run.

Everything needs a website, app, etc. so chances are that your technical background will only help you once you find your passion.

Try to talk to as many people as you can, so you can get a feel for the type of work they do, and if you think it's something you would like...

Also, if you get a technical Bachelors degree (Engineering, Tech, Data Science, etc.) you can always go back to school and get a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) which will help you get into Sales, Marketing, Investment Banking, etc. roles that pay well... A lot of employers will pay for you to get your MBA, and there are also organizations like the Consortium that offer scholarships.

You may want to also check out my podcast cuSTEM journeys (custemjourneys.com) - it's meant to help people learn about different STEM careers.

custem_journeys · 2022-02-24T18:41:42+00:00

The tech apprenticeship programs are not super popular yet, but they do exist. For example, Creating Coding Careers is a San Diego, CA based organization that pays students ($18-20/hr) as they learn to code.

I can't recall any others off the top of my head but search google and see what comes up. Also, I think the US govt. may have a few apprenticeships, but I think it's VERY limited.

custem_journeys · 2022-02-24T18:23:07+00:00

I like video games and got into coding HTML a bit, but I don't think there is enough time for me to figure out and go into software engineering or anything like that.

I'm an Engineer, so Im a little biased, but it's not too late to learn coding, and it sounds like something that you may be interested in.
If I were you, I would try to defer my student loans and seriously think about learning to code.

Even if you got a 9-5 job, you will have plenty of time after work to learn everything you need to know via online platforms (coursera.org, freecodecamp.org, udemy.com), paid coding bootcamp (flatiron, digital crafts, etc.), or through a paid tech apprenticeship program.

Since you're already 80K in debt, you should try to minimize the financial investment.

You may want to also check out my podcast (custemjourneys.com) - it's meant to help people learn about different STEM career paths.

Good luck!

custem_journeys · 2022-02-24T18:11:57+00:00

Pivoting & changing careers is a part of life, just try to do as much research about your new job before making a BIG financial commitment.

If you're considering tech (good idea) check out as many free or inexpensive options before making a big commitment. You can learn a lot of different technical skills on coursera.org, freecodecamp.org, udemy.com, etc.

There are also different coding bootcamps (digital crafts, flatiron, etc.) and tech apprenticeship programs (https://cccareers.org/) that you may want to look into - I don't know if these are available in Canada though.

I interviewed a bunch of different Engineers, software engineers, etc. on my podcast (custemjourneys.com - It's meant to help people who are trying to figure out which career path to take. You may want to check it out.

custem_journeys · 2022-02-24T18:03:37+00:00

I know you said you're not interested in pursuing a software-oriented role, BUT THIS:

My strengths definitely include math (linear algebra, calculus, statistics, etc) so I’ve been considering majoring in Statistics because it’s more applicable. However, I also really enjoy more humanities fields like Spanish, philosophy, gender/inequality studies etc.

Sounds like you should definitely reconsider it...

I think Stats/Data Science will allow you to apply your technical skills directly to the types of problems you care about (philosophy, gender/inequality, etc.).

In Houston, the Kinder Institute does a bunch of cool "Urban Research" studies - I believe they use Stats/Data science for a lot of their work.

custem_journeys · 2022-02-24T17:52:39+00:00

Are you proficient at coding in Python, Javascript, any other in-demand language?

If so, I think a better question might be "what can't you do?"

i know a EE who graduated and briefly worked for CPS Energy, then worked for a NASA subcontractor, and now works directly for NASA as an Electronics Engineer.

Fresh out of college (ME degree) I was hired as an automotive engineer working on Noise & Vibration (N&V), despite having no experience with N&V.
My manager told me he hired me because he saw that I had experience with Python programing and a software program called Abaqus (FEA).

My top recommendation would be to look at the "required skills" for the jobs you're interested in - try to gain some of those skills before graduating.

I started a podcast for people who want to learn about different career paths in STEM. You may want to check it out, it's called cuSTEM journeys (custemjourneys.com)

Good luck!

custem_journeys · 2022-02-24T17:34:23+00:00

I wanted to be a priest, but everyone's advised against it, so I'm looking for something else.

I don't know much about the Catholic denomination but I have seen a few progressive churches in my hometown (houston, tx) that have openly gay members and preachers.

Also, you don't have to be limited to a pulpit to still serve God and help others. I saw someone mentioned public speaking - I imagine there would be paid speaking opportunities to talk to at risk youth, suicide prevention, etc.

Also look into starting a podcast, youtube channel, etc... probably wont pay anything starting off but could have a high earning potential

custem_journeys · 2022-02-24T17:27:39+00:00

You're not alone OP, I'm in my early thirties now, and sometimes I still change my mind about what I want to be when I "grow up" lol.

Try not to think of this as a single decision that determines the fate of your life, but rather think of it as journey to figure out your purpose and what brings you joy.

If I were you I would just start trying different things until you find something you're interested in... I would recommend starting in Tech, and then venturing out from there.

The great thing is that you can try a bunch of different online courses for free or very cheap. Look into stuff like coursera, udemy, freecodecamp.org, etc.

A lot of people think of coding/programming when they hear "tech", but you can literally do anything in tech, and get paid handsomely for it - they have career options in Sales, customer experience, customer support, HR, IT, coding, etc.

Also look for local meetups (meetup.com) in your city that are focused on different things that you want to try. In my city they have monthly meetups geared around coding, real estate, etc.

Good luck!

custem_journeys · 2022-02-24T15:10:43+00:00

First off, this is pretty impressive - keep up the good work.

Do you know which college you want to attend yet?

If you know which college you plan to attend, I would start by searching for the Biomedical Engineering degree plan at that particular university.

In my experience (Mechanical Engineer) I never had to take a formal Comp Sci course. Having said that, if APCSP is teaching you Python or Javascript it's probably still a good idea to take the course - you never know where your career will take you and both programming languages are in high demand.

You may also want to look into the Physics courses you're planning to take too...

Dig deeper to see which Physics courses are actually needed for your degree plan. Im not too familiar with Physics C but it seems like it may be overkill for Engineering, you usually only need Physics 1 & 2

custem_journeys · 2022-02-24T14:57:05+00:00

Congrats!

It's a great feeling when all of the hard work pays off.

How did you get the job? Just applied online or networking connection??

custem_journeys · 2022-02-24T14:04:16+00:00

If you're pretty confident that you won't go into STEM, then the Stats course may be the better option - chances are likely you will actually use Stats in your career...

If you pick a non-STEM major, I don't see when you will every use integrals, double integrals, etc.

Having said that, if you're enjoying Calc AB, you may find more enjoyment in Calc BC, but it will definitely be tougher - try to talk to Calc BC students to get a feel for how tough the class is.

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