Job Seeking in Tech: Strategies to Open Career Doors with Keki Mwaba

Beyond Coding

Connect with Keki Mwaba:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/keki-mwaba

https://www.expatcareerdevelopment.com

Full episode on YouTube ▶️

https://youtu.be/8zBAyEgklMM

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OUTLINE

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:26 - The tech market now

00:03:34 - Getting a first job is harder

00:06:45 - From cold calling to a job

00:09:05 - Not all roles are advertised

00:11:32 - Crafting an application

00:14:11 - Does resume format matter?

00:17:07 - Being intentional with your resume

00:19:09 - Share your story!

00:22:13 - Patrick's poll

00:23:56 - Network is most important

00:26:45 - Downsides of referral policies

00:28:08 - Quality or quantity approach

00:30:53 - Mapping out the market

00:33:18 - Follow-ups matter more than you think

00:36:20 - Do your research and be genuine

00:38:49 - Keki should start a podcast!!