Silicon Valley Code Camp : October 19 & 20, 2019Track

Track - Interview Kickstart

In this track you will learn from hiring mangers and tech leads at top tier tech companies, about how to prepare very effectively to crack challenging technical interviews and get life-changing compensation. Whether you are just starting out your career, or you are above 40, or if you are in engineering management, or anywhere in between, you will learn a lot about making positively life-changing career moves. Interview Kickstart is an innovative career upleveling service which runs multiple classroom courses (online and on-site) led by tech leads and hiring managers at FAANG companies. They have been around for 5 years and have 2000+ alumni all over the US!

Sessions in this track6

Engineering Management Interviews
- Soham Mehta
- Yannis Minadakis
If you are an Engineering Manager or you're just curious about mgmt, then this session is for you. Interview Kickstart will go in-depth into what interviewers, especially at top companies, look for in an EM interview. And how to prepare for those!
Graphs for Technical Interviews
- Soham Mehta
- Omkar Deshpande
If Graphs are a bit challenging for you, then you don't want to miss this session. Interview Kickstart coaches will make Graphs much easier for you than before, so that you can confidently start solving Graphs' problems!
- Video
How to Defy Ageism in Software Engineering
- Soham Mehta
If you are nearing 40 or over 40, it may not be as easy to find your next role. This session will help you think through various options and plan ahead.
- Video
How to Switch Your Technical Domain
- Soham Mehta
There is no need to be stuck in a certain technical domain if you don't like it. Learn tips and tricks from engineers who have switched their domains.
Panel Discussion With FAANG Engineering Hiring Managers
Join a candid and exciting panel discussion of FAANG hiring managers on hiring practices and what they are looking for in a candidate. Come with your best questions, and receive direct answers from horse's mouth! This is going to be a ton of fun.
- Video
The Million Dollar Resume: A Workshop
- Soham Mehta
- Nicholas Camilleri
Bring your resume and a pen/cil. Or a computer fully charged. In this workshop, Interview Kickstart coaches will help you make a solid resume. One that you can be proud of!