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Mission 1 pt. I Discussion Thread
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3D Robotics seems like it would be an incredible place to work. Love this list!
Definitely not surprised by the companies on my list. As mentioned above, I am very passionate about education and it would be a dream to work for an EdTech company. I am also interested in any place that's doing research or something innovative, but didn't quite come across any yet.
Great list! EdTech is a very interesting area to look into especially with so much remote and hybrid learning occurring these days and likely into the future.
I'll be rooting for you for Spotify, Shawn (although it is a bit unfortunate about the ensuing drama)! I recently had a Google recruiter reach out to me and push me to the virtual onsite interviews round, and I'm still reeling- I don't know who's looking out for me, but I'm going to share the good vibes with you! You got this!
Love the idea of working at Headspace - I can totally see the appeal of their ideals. Probably one of the reasons health/wellness companies come to mind for me.
Ohh, like the headspace idea. Love Andy and the app. Certainly has helped a lot during these last few years. Great stretch goal!
Hi all, Doing a bit of catch-up here in posting some companies from my list.
Thinkific (or similar company) - I have a background working in higher education, so a company like this appeals to me.
Zwift (or similar company) - this company operates in the fitness industry, they do not seem to hire from my country so I'll have to expand my search a bit more to find other companies in health/wellness/fitness.
Logitech/Streamlabs (or similar company) - more of a tech focused company that has fun products/services and hopefully would in turn be a fun environment to work in.
What was a bit of a surprise to me was thinking about industries I was passionate about to expand my list of companies (and not just working off job boards). For example, I cycle and used to run a fair bit, so that directed some of my search towards companies involved in health/wellness/fitness. Some of their job postings might never hit the job boards I often look at.
I do want to keep working on my list and updating it, but I have a good start.
Oh, Zwift is cool. Good call. I see they have some internship programs too..
Any other companies in the fitness industry you came across? That is a direction I didn't think of for some reason (but am very interesting in).
So I don't have a very flushed out list yet, there are the regulars (e.g., Nike), but I am going to learn a bit more towards health & wellness companies and see what I come up with!
Turning in late but here are the 3companies:
I was hoping to get some advice on this search. This will be a new field for me, having spent the last 30 years in environmental conservation and animal husbandry. I've got two paths:
1) Use my previous experience and target companies directly or tangentally involved in conservation.
2) Find a large, diverse team to help me build my skill set and expose me to a diverse tech stack.
Any thoughts?
Hi Alex, I am no expert on this but I think either of the two options you've listed are worth exploring. Switching into tech leveraging while using your previous experience in conservation may help you get in the door; I know this is part of the approach I've used with some luck. That said, a position in a larger company that is open to those making a career change that has the structure to mentor new developers can also be appealing.
Thanks Daryl.