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August 19, 2024

S4E3 - Industry Insight: AI in Recruiting with Melica Moshiri of SkillTorch

August 19, 2024

Industry Insight with Melica Moshiri, Founder of SkillTorch.
This episode's guest shines a light on the current state of the market, and what a candidate can do to increase their chances of getting hired.

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August 19, 2024

July 25, 2024

S4E2 - DSA doesn't adequately prepare you

July 25, 2024

Many software engineers over-optimize their study and interview prep for DSA Platforms like Leetcode/HackerRank, and while they are fantastic learning tool - they're not a good indicator of a real-world developer. A developer's Leetcode or HackerRank score often has little to do with their ability to deliver in a commercial environment, and indeed over-focusing on DSA platforms can mean a considerable skill-gap when it comes to working in a business and capping your employability.

In this episode we discuss the missing pieces that DSA Platforms don't give you, and how you can learn them!