Hi MPH members! I am happy to join you all as I continue to seek out the right fit for my next career. I have been part of a non-profit organization for 14 years moving from an unpaid student to a manager. Through the two main roles of HRIS Specialist and Talent Acquisition Manager, I have learned that I have a knack for bridging technology to people and people to technology. My hope is that I will be able to offer wisdom and experience here while learning much from others. Feel free to add me to LinkedIn, as I am looking for more connections as well. https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-mckittrick-14042060/

Hi MPH team! Are there any mentors available to take on a prospective SWE mentee? He's selective because he's ex-FAANG SWE (L4) and prefers to work with someone who's experienced in this area, or other F100 companies. Let me know if you have any leads or ideas, thank you.

Big shoutout to @Deleted for leading an Amazing Q/A session today that was super insightful on what goes on behind the scenes for the recruiting org. Most of the conversation was centered around the question "How do you set time aside to find your job when you're trying to juggle multiple projects at work at the same time?". Here is the recording and the notes below. [MPH]Weekly Q/A - February 21 VIEW RECORDING - 33 mins (9 mins of highlights) Prioritizing questions in Q&A sessions @ 5:09 The group discussed submitting questions ahead of time using a shared document to help structure discussions. Nina suggested a voting system to prioritize the most popular questions. Google hiring assessment strategies @ 9:56 Victoria detailed Google's new lengthy behavioral assessment, the anxiety it caused her, and different passing strategies others reported. The group emphasized maintaining authenticity over extreme answers to avoid future issues. Being authentic in interviews and assessments @ 12:42 Nina and others encouraged interviewees to represent themselves authentically to determine the right opportunity fit, rather than altering their personality. They noted the importance of information exchange for both parties. Applying within 1-2 days of posting @ 21:11 Nina shared that recruiters focus on the first wave of applicants to fill roles quickly. She advised consistency applying to the freshest roles to avoid getting lost in large applicant pools over time. Victoria asked how to manage risk with short postings.

As a passionate coder and an enthusiastic gamer, I thrive on exploring new technologies and creating innovative solutions. I am an iOS Software Engineer at Microsoft Teams, continually applying my skills to advance digital communications. Besides my professional pursuits, I am a foodie, wanderer and adventurer, always eager for new experiences. My journey is a balance of professional development and personal growth, fueled by a relentless drive for learning and making impactful contributions. I am here to Mentor folks who are looking to explore career in Tech industry, specialization in Mobile development. Linkedin: Akshay Sunderwani | LinkedIn