Published inDataDrivenInvestor·PinnedMember-onlyHow I Landed My Offer — Tips for Bootcamp StudentsI am not an expert at resume-writing or at cracking the technical interview, but I did my fair share of grinding. Recently, I’ve been getting questions regarding my experience interviewing, as a bootcamp student, transitioning careers, and etc. …Bootcamp4 min readBootcamp4 min read
Nov 7, 2021Interview with a Tech Mentor — Should You Seek Mentorship?I joined my firm back in July and feeling overwhelmed in regards to the amount of information that I have to absorb is an understatement. I felt lost and sometimes I don’t even know where to start learning. Through LinkedIn, I stumbled upon a super kind Managing Director within the…Mentorship4 min readMentorship4 min read
Oct 15, 2021How to Connect with Someone from a Company and Ask for a ReferralDisclaimer: All views/opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my employer. This is mostly based from my experience, but actually knowing someone from the company is quite beneficial. …Referrals3 min readReferrals3 min read
Sep 29, 2021Free Coding Courses for Landing Your First Dev JobIt sucks being a junior developer. I know. You feel like you know nothing and there’s so much to learn and you don’t know where to start and that you’ll never be good enough and — You get the idea. It’s a neverending loop of self-doubt. I miss being in…Software Development5 min readSoftware Development5 min read
Sep 27, 2021Possible JavaScript Interview Questions for DevelopersTechnical interviews can be scary if you don’t prep ahead of time. So how do you prep for a technical interview? Everyone has their own way to prep, so I will just mention how I prepped. Spoiler alert, I didn’t do a lot of prep. When I started interviewing, I…JavaScript3 min readJavaScript3 min read
Sep 19, 2021Asking a J.D. about his Career PathAt one point, I wanted to be an in-house counsel. I was studying for the LSAT, but I wasn’t particularly interested when I was studying. I was quite bored but I’m glad I found out that the J.D. route wasn’t for me earlier on. If you’re wondering whether or not…Law3 min readLaw3 min read
Sep 17, 2021My Experience with the Chase Freedom FlexDisclaimer: I am a JPMC employee at the time of writing this article. This article contains only my opinions/views as a consumer and do not reflect those of JPMC. When and why did I apply? It was on a whim back in April of 2021. I saw the promotion and I couldn’t resist. This is actually…Credit Cards3 min readCredit Cards3 min read
Sep 15, 2021Member-onlyAsking a Financial Analyst About Resume Writing- Tips for Finance MajorsBack in 2019, my resume sucked. It sucked so much that I would use it as toilet paper if I wasn’t scared of clogging the toilet. When I saw this financial analyst’s resume, I was shocked. It was so neat. …Finance6 min readFinance6 min read
Sep 15, 2021Member-onlyAsking a Mech. Engineer, M.S. on His Story, Resume, and Job SearchI am in software development, so my resume and job search tips might not apply to other industries. So I thought it would be fun to share the stories of my connections! First in the series will be my best friend, Oliver! He is a mechanical engineer based in NYC…Mechanical Engineering6 min readMechanical Engineering6 min read
Sep 14, 2021My Experience with the Amex Rose GoldDisclaimer: All opinions/views are my own. This article is for educational purposes only. When and why did I apply? I was about to move from New York to Texas in early July 2021 and I had to buy a lot of new furniture and pantry items. I knew I would be spending a few thousand dollars…Credit Cards2 min readCredit Cards2 min read
