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- Reputable Online Courses are there any online (coursera, edx, udacity, etc.) courses that companies or recruiters actually care about seeing on your resume or linkedin?
- Nanodegree value? Does a nanodegree (Coursera, Udacity etc) increase your market value, especially in ML? I get that the value comes from the knowledge and learning of course, but wondering if having them on your linked in profile/resume actually helps get the attention of hms/recruiters?
- Google Coursera Data Analyst courses? Are these worth anything? I search Blind for Coursera stuff and see Google hiring managers writing 'if I see Coursera on a resume it devalues it' but yet you have Kent Walker at Google stating publicly that they treat their Google Professional Certificates on Coursera as equivalent to a 4 year degre
- EA -> Program Management? Asking for a friend. They are thinking of switching to Program/Project Management from EA (Executive assistant). What would be a good path? Any HMs/PMs here? Is getting a CAPM certificate worth it? Or taking a specialization on Coursera say from UC Irvine (there might be one from Google soon)? Will
- Essential CS classes to take before doing LC? I want to get into SWE through self study and was curious on what core CS classes I should take online via coursera or udemy etc. Also follow up question but should I have some side projects on my resume or is grinding LC really enough and not just a meme? Im currently a BI analyst atm.
- Hardware to Software transition in India I am looking to shift from my current HW job to a SW role. After doing Coursera courses, I have solved 100+(mix of Medium and Hard) problems on Leetcode. But I have hardly anything to write about SW in my resume. Which all companies would should I target to get interview calls. Google was gracious
- Help: Move from HW to SW! Hi everyone, I am a hardware engineer, trying to transition to SW. I have spent around 3 months doing coursera courses and leetcode problems. However right now i am facing an issue where i am not getting enough calls from the SW industry. Anyone who did this transition, can you please help me? Wha
- after my contract ends hi i want to post to see some advice on what I could do. I am an internetional stduent who is about to finish my contract (a 9 months swe internship) with a company, and i am working under OPT. I am thinking how I should maximize my time after I finish my work, in order to find a new job sooner in t
- HW to SW pivot Hey y'all, A 10 yr hardware dude pushing 40. Did a stint at one of the FAANG cos(they make a very popular ebook reader). Was put on pip, crashed out, thrashed around and now shoveling crap at my present place. Think I just burnt out and there is no going back.😑. Couldn't code my way out of a brown
- How to gain a new skill? How does one go about learning a new skill and gain relevant experience that one can show on their resume when his/her day job is does not involve using that new skill? Online courses are fine but they do not carry enough weightage. They do not expose you to the level of detail/complexities that yo
- SWE Internship Referrals Hi Blind Community, I am looking for referrals for software engineering internship positions for one of my good friends who is a M.S. candidate at CMU. Please drop a comment so that I can DM you the resume/info. #engineering #software #swe #internship #software #engineering #swe #tech #referral
- Referrals please for PM / TPM roles Hey Blind Family, Current Status : Pursuing an MBA within finance and graduated with a bachelors in Computer Science. Full-Time Network Operations MGMT Engineer / Campus Ambassador. Eligible to work for any employer within the US and I do not need any sponsorship! Past Experience: I’ve done sever
- Synopsys ML v/s Amazon Distributed computing Hi, Need offer evaluation. Current Company : Cadence Design Systems Current TC : 32 LPA (24 base + bonus, 7 stocks) Profile : Support Engineer (Lead AE) Work : Maintaining knowledge articles, handling support tickets and filing bug reports YOE: 8.5 years Have shortlisted two offers:- Offer 1:-
- Referrals please! Hi, I'm a software engineer with 5 and half YOE. My expertise is with game development (front and back end) and web development (back end). I'm proficient with C#/Unity and Python/Django. I'm currently looking for a new challenge either tackling large scale game/web development or learning/working
- Stuck in overpaid job as Data engineer Tldr- what do top tech companies expect from big data engineers? May seem like a vent but don't know where else to go! I joined current company after Masters in CS 2 years ago. On paper my job is of data engineer. I have been working on the same project for 2 years now where initial scope was to a
- Are there relevant, useful, free, online programs or courses that one could pursue to add value to his/her resume? Yes there are a ton of online programs you can pursue. Check out alisson.com, edx ,MIT online platform, Coursera, Lynda; the list is endless. However I want to talk about how you can effectively pull off adding online courses taken to your resume to show the quality you will be to them. Adding rel
- Asking for refferal Hello blind, My good friend has recently laid off.. she's on F1 visa so she's 60 days to find new job. She has MSCS from Columbia University recent grad 2020 and has 3 Yoe. I'm humbly requesting you guys kindly provide her referal.. Resume:- https://lnkd.in/dny96k5V Email:- a.aishwarya@columbia.e
- Google interview for L4 Hi Everyone, I am preparing for my Google L4 interview for a MLE scheduled later this month. As per the standard, I have 3 DS interviews and 2 ML interviews (applied ML + Deep learning). I am scientific software developer with 3 YOE but never really worked with DS a lot. I don't have a background
- Need Advice from SWEs Hello SWEs @ Blind, I am in Hardware (in Physical Design/CAD to be specific) with 9 YOE. I am planning to move to Software (as I like and am good at coding; more opportunities; better TC than HW and surely even an RCG will have better than my TC of 125K ... even at a non-FAANG firm) First question
- Should i apply via linkedin or search for referrals I am applying for ML and new grad roles in various companies, right now i am just exploring opportunities on linkedin and haven't applied. I am confused while applying that should i find some referrals first and then apply or i can just apply for the roles without any referrals. And if i apply via l
- Best path for Actuary to SWE? Hello Blind, I have finally decided to start making a transition into tech as a swe, came up with a few options, would like to hear what the best option is in your opinion. Feel free to suggest other options too. Option 1: Join a part time bootcamp like HR, CodeSmith etc (This will take ~36 weeks)
- Help a Recent Graduate Hello People of Blind, I am working on securing my first real job and could use help breaking into an Associate Product Management role A bit about me: I have a lot of entrepreneurial experience 6-8 years (I have been starting new businesses since I was 14). My last business had been profitable fo
- Undergrad getting into data science. Please judge me, criticize me, give me advice! In May I graduate with a Bachlors of Business in Business Analytics from a mediocre University. I feel very scared. Its taken me a while to figure things out and now I feel like I’ve set myself on the wrong trajectory and I need to correct my path. I really liked stats, linear algebra, data mining
- Google Certification Program vs. UPENN MCIT Program Hello all. I'm new here so haze away. I've (27M) been looking to get into CS for the past few years now. I've two degrees in Sociology and Economics. Will complete my Master's in Econ this fall. I know for certain that my next challenge will be in the CS field but I'm not certain which program is
- Career advice/resume review. Referrals appreciated! what it do blind, I’ve stumbled into an IT career by not applying to any internships during school.😔 The green-eyed monster has taken over watching my roommates and colleagues preach about their remote life compared to my 100% onsite. I know my tenure/experience is lacking but I did manage to ac
- Interview Experience| FB E5 | G L5 | MS AS2 (62) | Seattle | May 2020 [Offers] ## Interview Experience (Facebook, Google, Microsoft) #### Profile: *YOE:* 4+, all at Amazon (Applied Scientist) *Education:* PhD in Machine Learning (ML) from a Top 20 CS school *Location:* Seattle *Current TC:* $270K *Interview dates:* Last two weeks of April *Facebook offer (MLE):* 205K/700K/100
- link ‘ Build on your lot’ builders with cost+floor plans in bay area,ca. I searched but couldn’t find builders with floor plan catalog & approx cost. This was the only one- https://thomasjameshomesusa.com/northern-california/ Any recommendations? Thanks
- vote Stocks and US Elections #personalfinance #investments Has anyone noticed recent steady sell off? what do you think, what are the chances of stocks falling after upcoming US elections if trump wins or biden wins..
- vote What will happen if Prop 22 doesn’t pass? Title says it all. Mainly thinking from the Gig companies perspectives. Vote or comment #Prop22 #tech #california @postmates @caviar @grubhub
- Thoughts on this tiktok nuclear energy influence Her goal is to save nuclear plants and advocate for more nuclear energy using weird videos on tiktok. Thoughts ? https://twitter.com/isaboemeke/status/1319674446391619584
- Ayurvedic doctor in Bay Area Has anyone tried Ayurvedic consultation & treatment in the Bay Area? Looking for references/recommendations. Thanks #medical #health
- vote Which of the following stocks will double fastest? If you were to risk all your wealth in one tech stock which one would it be at this moment?
- all stocks have gone up considerably high but I still lost 40 k due to day trading I would like to invest in longterm stock. Which stock will double in next 3-6 months? holding apple hoping it would run up to 130
- link We need energy that doesn’t destroy the environment Look at this - how can this kind of destruction of natural beauty be allowed? https://imgur.com/gallery/kzEtb7w
- The world is what it is. We have to make the best of it... I am sick of people always complaining the world is going to the dogs. Leftists are snowflakes - Parents Right wing is bigoted - Friends The west exploits the developing nations. - My countrymen Google and facebook are stealing our data and we are the product. - Almost everyone You live so far away
- Need help for referrals in LA Just moved to Los Angeles earlier this year. I am a TPM with ~4 YOE. Current TC 200k. Need help getting referrals here, would be greatly appreciated. #la #losangeles #referrals #snap #netflix #tinder #twitch
- vote Do you trust Wealthfront retirement projections? I was planning retirement at 55 but Wealthfront says I'll have more than enough at 50 which is only 7 years away for me. I'm leaning toward rest and vest at this point because I'm running out of funks to give! Do you trust Wealthfront?
- Expected TC change after potential Biden’s presidency? So basic economic theory says that if the government raises the tax on some goods, the price will rise and how much it’ll rise would depend on the elasticity of the supply&demand curve (which side is more sensitive to the price change). Given that, do you think TC of overall tech companies will ris
- link What websites do people use to find jobs in India? Monster.com?
- Part Time Degrees worth pursuing I have a BS, MS (in Computer Science), MBA - all from top schools in the US. I currently do Product Management which gives me the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and business - and I really like the job! I have found that both my advanced degrees (MS and MBA) were a great way
- Elon's Presidential Vote Given his strong support for re-opening the country, we know who he's voting for, right? For... the raise ur hand all the damn time student..., no I'm not looking for a poll, opinions only. Data and logic are not allowed in this response. Simply opinions based on nothing but how you FEEL. TC: $1
- Referral at Twitter I need help with couple of positions open in twitter which are relevant with my profile. Can someone help with it pls ? TIA
- Google Mock interviewers needed Looking for mock interviewers. You will get paid for your time. DM for details.
- Need referral at Cloudflare, London - willing to pay As the title. #tech #cloudflare
- Fb l4 refreshers. What are they like in 2020? Considering an l4 SWE offer. Can someone help me understand what the typical refreshers.are like now ? I see older threads but would like newer info to help me decide. Tc 250k
- vote Workspace diversity Can you openly be anti-BLM or indifferent to BLM at your company ?
- What do you guys think of Rivian's future? Is it a good time to join? What do you guys think of Rivian's future? Is it a good time to join? #equity #startup
- How should I hedge my portfolio from election result next week All my assets are in stocks and I am super anxious. Should I sell them all now which will trigger massive tax for this year or should I wait and a crash may happen if market overeact on election outcome? TC: 115K Investment value: 9.4M
- vote Do you miss hardware Lounge? There use to be good discussion and I loved scrolling through the posts. I think hardware posts have reduced significantly since HW Lounge disappeared #hardware #semiconductor
- Who’s ever thought ‘Coding isn’t for me’ then... Hated it, you’re not good at mathematics, kept meeting needs for coding, picked it back up and actually got good at it? That’s me . But I am looking for like minded folk who actually cleared the hurdle and is now grateful they did . I feel so worthless in my current job and I did a whole data analy