Sauce Control

In this episode, we discuss some tips and tools to consider during a job search. We also discuss different approaches to take when preparing for interviews.

SIck picks:

Rec Room on Occulus, Hades on Nintendo switch

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There are many skills needed to grow in your tech career that have nothing to do with your technical ability. In this episode, we discuss some of these non-technical skills and how their importance in tech.

SIck picks:

Oculus Rift & Nintendo Switch

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In this episode of sauce control, we chat about the benefits of using cross-platform frameworks to build your applications and discuss some of the major frameworks used by some companies. to build applications for mobile, desktop, and web.

SIck picks:

Thumbtack

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In an effort to become good mentors, we've been doing some research on how to be an effective mentor. In this episode, we discuss some of our findings and real-world experience with being both mentors and mentees.  

SIck picks:

Ordering meal prep from local chefs

Black Girl sunscreen

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This episode is a continuation of last week's episode with Michael Costello. We continue our conversation about our experiences in design, how we got into tech, and the importance of designing great user experiences.  

SIck picks:

Apple Ipad Pro

In this episode, We have a chat with Michael Costello, a previous colleague from Walmart Labs about how User experience designers and Software engineers work together, some common mistakes made on both sides, and how to improve the working relationship in order to provide the best product to the user.  

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A manager can make or break your experience in a company. In this episode, we discuss some of the good traits we like to see in a Manager & some bad experiences we’ve encountered in careers. 

Sick Picks: Self Care, Black Panther Soundtrack, Selling Sunset

Shameless Plug: https://www.fedup.co

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Emmanuella recently came across a racist post on Blind that asserted that Netflix was discriminating against White & Asian engineers because she was hired. In the episode, we discuss this incident, why it’s a flawed way of thinking, and some tips on how to handle these kinds of haters.

In the episode, we discuss the reasons why we enjoy working on side projects and the benefits of pursuing a side project. We also answer some questions from our friend Jereme on the reasons why we applied for jobs at FAANG.

Sick Picks: Instapot, Air Fryer, Facebook Portal

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We recently went through a 6-7 month job search and landed jobs at Netflix & Facebook. In this episode, we talk about the highs and lows of our journey, discuss the approaches we took towards job hunting, multiple technical interviews & staying hopeful.

Shameless Plug: https://www.fedup.co

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