From International Student to Associate Software Engineer at Xero
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Join us in this episode as we chat with Kathy, an international student from Taiwan who embarked on a unique journey of pursuing a Master of IT degree in Australia 🚀.
Kathy shares her experiences of studying abroad, seeking internships, and eventually landing a job in a new country. She discusses the challenges she faced, including language barriers and the job search process during a global pandemic.
0:13 - Background and Education
1:51 - Internship Experience
2:26 - Day-to-Day Work at Xero
3:27 - Teamwork and Mentorship
4:31 - Career Goals and Development
5:02 - Company Culture at Xero
5:41 - Education and Internships
7:47 - Interview Preparation
8:33 - Culture Shock at Work
9:31 - Providing Feedback
10:11 - Saying "No"
11:04 - Expressing Opinions
11:37 - Education Path
12:15 - Internship Experience
15:11 - Xero's Interview Process
15:49 - Referrals and Networking
16:32 - Preparing for Interviews
17:39 - Being Yourself
18:06 - Learning to Interview
19:18 - Researching Company Values
19:26 - Getting a Referral
19:44 - Building Your Network
20:12 - Customizing Applications
21:32 - Improving English Skills
22:17 - Side Projects
22:57 - Job Search Strategy
23:09 - Visa Process
24:17 - Visa Details
24:24 - Visa Application Support
24:56 - Classmate Outcomes
25:50 - Job Search Plan
26:36 - Persistence Pays Off
27:40 - Getting Interviews
28:32 - Researching Company Culture
28:46 - Questions to Ask Employers
29:16 - Understanding Company Values
29:37 - Interview Questions
30:11 - Company Culture Fit
30:21 - Red Flag
31:08 - Aggressive Employers
31:29 - Visa Sponsorship
31:47 - Asking About Visas
32:03 - Job Platforms
32:28 - Best Job Sites
32:46 - Final Tips
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