A soul-crushing job search

A soul-crushing job search

Author: Michaela Greiler January 18, 2023 Duration: 44:34
Heather Reid shares her difficult job search journey and how she overcame self-doubt and kept trying until she found the perfect job. Although Heather had been active in the testing community for over a decade, when she was searching for her newest role, she heard ‌she wasn’t a tester and that she had been gone too long gone. We also talk about: - bad interview experiences - why she was seen as "too long gone" in testing - how to handle job rejections - how she proved everyone that rejected her during job interviews wrong - advice for job seekers and people interviewing in tech.

Ever wondered what really happens inside the engineering teams at the world's most interesting tech companies? Software Engineering Unlocked pulls back the curtain on the craft, culture, and careers that define modern software development. Host Michaela Greiler sits down with a diverse range of engineering leaders, from seasoned architects at household names to innovative founders shaping new tools, for conversations that go far beyond code. They dig into the nuanced realities of building systems at scale-the collaborative decisions, the trade-offs, and the occasional missteps that every team faces. You’ll hear specific stories about technical challenges, but also about fostering effective teams, navigating career growth, and the human side of creating products that users genuinely connect with. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a grounded look at the strategies and mindsets that lead to better engineering outcomes. If you're a developer, manager, or simply curious about how great software gets made, this podcast offers a rare, candid glimpse into the practices that matter. Each episode feels like a direct, personal conversation, providing actionable insights you can apply to your own work and professional journey. Tune in for thoughtful discussions that are as much about the art of engineering as they are about the science.
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