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WOW, 1 year has passed with a blink of an eye. I couldn't be more proud of what we have accomplished and overcame over the last 12 months. To say it was easy was an understatement. We had fears, but never had a doubt. We had headwinds, and we didn't have all the answers, however we perservered and stayed our course. We stayed true to our mission and beliefs. We adapted and pivoted not just like a survivor, but a thriver. We recognized long ago that relationships and people MATTER! There is no us and them, but only a "WE" as we progress towards the future! In conclusion, I want to give a massive thank you to all that supported and believed in not only us, but our vision and mission. We're excited for what 2024 and beyond has in store. This next chapter isn't written, but may I add that the vision is so very clear! #solforcestrong #growthday #adversitymakesyoustronger #2024andbeyond #Solar #Talent #Skilledtrades #LFG

I attended this presentation live and found that the insights from these two recruiters were incredibly helpful. Not only that, but both Lauren and Gavin met with me individually to answer my nitty-gritty questions. Here are some takeaways: ❓ No one reads the third page, but maybe the ATS does. Is it actively harmful to my application to bleed a little bit into page three? 💡 Lauren: Keep it to two pages, even if you have to reduce the spacing to make it more compact. ❓ Should I spend the time to personalize my cover letter for each job? 💡 Gavin: You can write a cover letter but it's rarely read. Sending a follow-up email is much more effective. ❓ After I apply, should I follow up with both a LinkedIn connection request and an email? Should I message multiple people at the company? If so, whom should I target? 💡Lauren: Send a LinkedIn connection request to the recruiter and hiring manager. In the note, say, "I just applied to X, I'm very interested, I think I'm a match because Y [make this super short], can I send you an resume?" 💡 Gavin: Message the recruiter and if you're really interested, email or call the hiring manager. Don't pester them; further follow-ups should be with the recruiter. I am so grateful that Lauren and Gavin made time for me. Correct any inaccuracies, please!

Today's WIN: Achieving a long-held goal at Dreamforce! 🌟 We all experience our goals differently, from inception to realization. We saw this a lot at the Olympics. Some athletes were happy to make it, others were going for the gold, and others chased cementing lasting legacies. I get to live and make the most of my goals every day. With each passing opportunity, I get a little boost from learning from those around me and helping others achieve their goals and dreams. We share experiences with each other and multiply them as we go along, adding what we've learned & how we're perceived to our core values, education, and experience. I'm just a kid from Youngstown, Ohio; I grew up there during the most dangerous time to do so. My middle-Georgia-born grandparents were sharecroppers, born barely 20 years after slavery ended. I am driven...defiantly driven to make the most out of my career and share what I can along the way to help someone else. And I do it to be my grandparents' wildest dream. As a result, I can share what I've learned about how I've built this dream at Dreamforce this year. :) If you haven't registered yet, use my code D24DSPK835 to take 35% off your registration at dreamforce.com. Comment #DF24 if you're going to Dreamforce! #WINSday #Salesforce #IBM #salesforceadmins #SalesforceDevelopers #SalesforceArchitect

An hour of Trivia was the most fun they've had, said no person ever! Well jokes aside, I hosted a pretty fun Trivia event at Microsoft Research for it's Research in Software Engineering group and thanks to Madan Musuvathi and Aashaka Shah for coordinating. My favorite question of this Trivia was - "Steve Jobs had button phobia and strongly hated buttons. Hence, he asked his friend Issey Miyake to do something for him. What resulted because Steve Jobs wanted to show his hatred for buttons to the world?" (Submit your answers in the comment below)

A Blue Devil’s life is like no other. For #Duke100, we’re asking 100 alumni for their best advice for other Blue Devils. Check out what Vijeth Iyengar, Ph.D. A.M.’13, Ph.D.’16 had to say about his current job, his proudest moment and his words of advice for current students. Learn more about connecting with other #DukeAlumni ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wJNzO

A Blue Devil’s life is like no other. For #Duke100, we’re asking 100 alumni for their best advice for other Blue Devils. Check out what Vincent Liu '21 had to say about his current job, his proudest moment and his favorite Duke memory. Learn more about connecting with other #DukeAlumni ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wLQf8

Mark your calendars!   Deep dive into the latest #MicrosoftSecure announcements at the Secure Tech Accelerator on April 3rd. Learn, see demos & get your questions answered.   Register now: (link) https://lnkd.in/d7vZtV8k   #SecurityEvent #SecurityCommunity#SopraSteria

Here are a few takeaways from watching Kristin Foss, VP of Engineering at Heroku, give a presentation on leadership. ⭐️ The better you can understand what’s important to your people, the better you can lead. 🗣️ She only gives feedback to people to whom she’s already made clear that she has their best intentions at heart. (You’ll never influence somebody if you’re coming from a judgmental place.) An excellent question came from the audience on the balance between humility and assertiveness… To this she said that it’s smart to be conscious about those ego-driven, fear-based moments when you have the urge to assert yourself to prove something (have a chip on your shoulder). Similarly, she advised to be cautious when being too reserved out of a desire of not wanting to be perceived as assertive. You have a point of view, so share it. Be bold and believe in yourself. 👉 This answer made it clear to me that she has a very realistic view of ego in the workplace. “It’s a continuum.” She understands that the reality of being a human being, is that people’s insecurities often motivate their statements. But by being self-aware, you can observe these impulses in yourself when they come up, and make sure that you’re communicating from a place of compassion, driving towards the greater good for the team. Overall I was stunned by Kristin’s stage presence and her communication style. She’s very kind, and she knows what her intentions are. This is the kind of leader anyone would hope to find themselves working with.

#BlogPost Like in Formula One racing, the most seemingly arbitrary of details—a subtle shift in shape, the precise positioning of a nut or a bolt—can be the catalyst for gaining that essential edge. In this blog post, we delve into the nuanced art of naming conventions in software engineering roles, emphasizing not only the importance of accuracy but also the allure that compelling job titles can bring to the recruitment table. Read more: https://ow.ly/8NEy50QsigL