ChangSu Nam

🌟 Attention International Students in the U.S.! 🌟 Navigating the immigration process can be complex and daunting, especially without the right support and resources. I’ve experienced these challenges firsthand and know how valuable it is to have access to reliable guidance. That’s why I’m excited to share a fantastic opportunity! Unshackled(founded by Soundarya Balasubramani), in partnership with Greencard Inc, is offering a Community Scholarship that could significantly reduce or even cover the cost of their lifetime membership. This scholarship provides essential resources and mentorship to help you pursue talent visas such as O-1A, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW. Why This Matters: Having access to expert advice early in your journey can make a world of difference. From my experience, getting the right information at the right time can fast-track your visa process, alleviate stress, and provide a clear path forward. This scholarship is a chance to gain that invaluable support. What You Get: 🎯 Complimentary consultations with top-tier immigration lawyers – an incredible resource that typically costs hundreds of dollars per session. 💡 Connect with individuals who have successfully navigated the O1/EB1/NIW visa processes – learning from their experiences is priceless. 📚 Free access to masterclasses on building a compelling visa application – knowledge that can give you a significant edge. 🗂️ A comprehensive database of relevant awards, memberships, and publications – tailored information that can enhance your application. 📊 An organized tracker to manage your progress and keep everything on track – reduces overwhelm and ensures you don’t miss any critical steps. 🤝 A community of over 600 peers who understand your journey – sometimes, just knowing you’re not alone can be a huge comfort. Who Can Apply: - International students currently on F-1, OPT, or STEM OPT visas in the U.S. - Scholarships range from 30% to 100% off the lifetime membership fee, depending on your background and potential. How to Apply: 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gbme8hTb. Scholarships are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait! From my own journey, I know how crucial it is to have access to these kinds of resources. This scholarship could be a pivotal step in making your immigration path smoother and more predictable. If you’re an international student or know someone who could benefit, consider applying and sharing this information! #InternationalStudents #Scholarship #ImmigrationSupport #UnshackledCommunity #VisaJourney #F1Visa #OPT #STEMOPT

7

Here are three hard lessons I learnt from one year full of rejections in the 2023-2024 tech market. 💻 DO NOT expect to get a full-time SWE job offer through the traditional recruiting process unless you are ready to complete at least 75% of technical questions perfectly. This usually breaks down to passing at least 90% of test cases during OAs and hitting all the strong hire signals on at least 75% of questions combining all technical interviews. 🏫 DO NOT expect to get into a top-tier grad school unless you have an accepted academic paper, or a submitted paper with really solid recommendation letters. 🦄 LUCK is overrated and underrated at the same time. Luck can help you get ahead really fast during one period of your life, but if you do not keep it up with GENUINE, CONSISTENT, FOCUSED EFFORT, being lucky alone can't bring you to where you want to be in life. I am so grateful to have decent options career-wise and academic-wise. I am grateful for the opportunities that keep coming my way and the people who have helped me out or simply made the journey more enjoyable. I am grateful seeing that in my socioeconomic class, the formula of success is still an achievable 80% effort + 10% talent + 10% luck. I am grateful to still have the fire in me to keep fighting towards my clear goal of ✨ making meaningful contributions to soceity using technologies related to AI/ML ✨ . 💙 With three days until the last day of class in my college years, I feel nothing but gratitude towards all the brilliant people in my community --especially women-- who inspire me every single day. #dukeuniversity #techrecruiting #swe #aiml #gradschool #rejections

162

8 Comments

Great tips about what to expect during the SWE interviews at Bloomberg!

9

These are some great tips, especially using a tool like Pramp to practice interviewing. I think once you have the foundation, you get good at interviews by doing more interviews, not by doing more problems.

6

Sharing My GOOGLE SWE 2025 Interview Experience - About a month ago, I received an email from Google notifying me that my resume had been shortlisted for a technical interview for their Software Engineering role. The initial screening call was a 15-20 minute conversation about my projects, problem-solving experience on different platforms and my academic background. I was then given three weeks to prepare for the interview, along with some helpful study resources. In those three weeks, I diligently solved different DSA problems. It wasn’t just about learning algorithms but also about gaining a deeper understanding of problem-solving patterns. This process really helped me sharpen my logic and appreciate how fundamental DSA concepts are for both interviews and actual software development. In my first-round interview, I was asked a question related to graphs. I was able to successfully solve and code the problem on the spot, explaining my thought process along the way. It was a rewarding experience, and I was thrilled to receive an email the following day informing me that I had cleared the first round and would be advancing to the next round. The second round was another intense technical session where I couldn't fully complete the solution, we had a constructive discussion on different approaches, optimization strategies, and time complexity. This experience taught me the importance of confidently communicating ideas, staying calm under pressure, and keeping a positive mindset even when the solution isn't perfect. Unfortunately, despite my efforts, I didn’t make it past the final round. While the rejection was disappointing, I see this journey as a victory in itself. Making it to the second round at Google in my first-ever interview of this scale is something I’m incredibly proud of. This experience has motivated me even more to keep learning, growing, and preparing for future opportunities. This isn't the end—it’s just the beginning. Stay tuned, because I’ll be back with my “I'm thrilled to announce” post soon!

142

As I mentioned in my last post, I’m sharing a series of guides to help you land interviews at top tech companies like Microsoft, Adobe, Google, Airbnb, and more. 🚀 First up: crafting a standout resume for coding interviews. 💻📄 Your resume is often the first thing recruiters see when scanning applications. Don’t ignore it—it’s your first step in the interview process, and a weak resume can reduce your chances of being considered. In this series, I'm sharing actionable tips to craft a resume that gets you noticed by top tech companies. 5 Key Tips for a Winning Resume: Keep It Concise and Structured 📝 Limit your resume to one page. Use bullet points, clear headers, and consistent formatting to make it easy to scan quickly. Showcase Technical Projects & Quantify Your Achievements 🛠️📊 Highlight key projects and include the languages and tools you used. Your projects should show what you've learned—be ready to discuss them! Use metrics to show impact, like “Improved efficiency by 20%.” Keep It Simple and Straightforward ✍️ List only what you’re confident in. Avoid adding skills or technologies you don’t fully understand, as this can backfire in interviews. Highlight Key Technical Skills 💡 Focus on your tech stack—languages, frameworks, and tools you’ve mastered. For example: Java, Python, React, AWS. Mention Soft Skills 🌟 Soft skills matter! Highlight teamwork, leadership, or communication. It’s the cherry on top of your technical skills. Bonus tip: Proofread carefully for any errors—it’s a quick way to make a strong impression. Use tools like Grammarly or QuillBot, or AI tools like ChatGPT to review your resume from a PDF and help catch mistakes! P.S. Need a starting point? Check out some resume samples here: https://lnkd.in/dzrerCdF This post kicks off the series—stay tuned for more interview prep tips! 🔥 Follow me for more insights, and drop your questions in the comments. I’ll aim to cover them in future posts! 😊 #TechCareers #CodingInterviews #ResumeTips #CareerAdvice #Microsoft #Adobe #Google #Airbnb #TechJobs #SoftSkills #Programming #JobHunt #AItools #ResumeBuilding #InterviewPrep #LinkedInTips #CareerDevelopment

14

4 Comments

😎 First week of my SWE Internship at Uber down, lets talk about it! Here's some things I did ⬇ 🤝 Met up with my mentor and manager 📃 Got a brief of my summer project 👥 Hung out with the intern cohort 💻 Caught up on GoLang materials and assigned myself a mini project 👀 What are some things you did you first week? Let me know below! #internship #SWEInternship #Uberintern #SWEIntern

440

12 Comments

📈 JOB HUNTING REPORT CARD: Celebrating 4 months of navigating the US job market as a CS grad! Here's the progress report for the month of April: ✅ Networking: I engaged with so many people during the last month specially during the Women Tech Global Conference 2024 and focused so much on networking as I believe that's the only way to get a job faster in the current market. This only helped me to become stronger as a self made, independant women professional. I am also excited for the upcoming Festival of Genomics and BioData to be held in Boston as it will be my first in person conference in the US. 💼💪 ✅ Mental Health: I love the Spring here in the US as much as the other Americans and started to prioritize my mental well-being to find my solace in the beauty of spring-summer transitions. I remember I used to be much depressed during the winter months🌸☀️ I guess weather does have a strong impact on how you feel. ✅ Self-Care: I finally learned to enjoy my own company and started finding joy in small things like getting my favorite ice cream or bubble tea (BTW I recently tried the matcha and oreo ice cream and absolutely loved it!!!) 🍦💖 ❌ Challenges: In terms of job hunting, I got only two interview opportunities, with one call not progressing beyond the initial round. 📞💼 🎓 May is the month of Graduation and I am very excited for my very first convocation. I hope I will attract a lot of good memories and pictures. Till then, my only recommendation for all my fellow friends and recent grads - JAME RAHO!!! (Stay persistent) 📤 Note: Success is a journey, often filled with failures. It's crucial to make the most of every moment, even amidst multiple setbacks. #jobhunting #jobsintheusa #datasciencejobs #dataanalytics # #progressreport #jobsearch #staypositive #jobhuntinginus #jobs #unemployment #womenintech #womentechglobalconference2024 #wtgc2024 #womeninstem

23

why did i get into tech? a) i was a UCSB political science major from the bay area looking to get a job b) all the poli sci literature i was reading about the potential of ICT4D (Information Communications Technology for Development) struck me as ignorant of how technology actually worked c) i got the opportunity to learn to code. Plus a magazine i interned at allowed me to mess with their WordPress site and that was the instigation There was a clear personal upside for me to learn how to code and learn about how the internet works. I hope that employbl helps other people break into tech and find their upside 📈 #tech #startups #jobs

13

At the start of 2024, I had zero experience. Fast forward, and I’ve now interned at NASA, HP, and am working at my dream company Pinterest. Through this journey, I realized just how crucial my resume was. I spent countless hours refining it, drawing inspiration from successful resumes of other students. These small tweaks led me to interviews with some of the biggest names in tech, including Google, Uber, and Duolingo. Today, I’m thrilled to announce that Resumes.fyi – a platform I built to help others create standout resumes – now features over 𝟕̲𝟎̲𝟎̲ real resumes from top tech companies like Google, Meta, and more. ✨ Start exploring these successful resumes: https://lnkd.in/gbVRa2MF

176

9 Comments

Fall semester is upon us! For me, it's gonna be more of methods, data, analysis, insights, and the likes😃 -from course work, to capstone, to research 📄. As the UX community navigates a saturated job market with increasing layoffs and more job seekers than ever, it's crucial for us to keep honing our skills and expanding our knowledge base. This semester/period, let's focus on building robust portfolios, mastering emerging tools, and staying ahead of industry trends. Whether you're diving into user research, interface design, or data visualization, remember that your journey as a UX professional is not just about landing the next job—it's about continuous learning, adaptation, and making impact in the society. Stay resilient, stay curious, and most importantly, stay prayerful- the door skills cannot open, grace can💪🏼. The challenges we face today will shape the opportunities of tomorrow. Let's make this semester count! 💡 Meanwhile my eyes are fixed on Eli Lilly and Company 👀 and when the time comes, all things will be set✅ #UXResearch #UXDesign

47

4 Comments

Hi LinkedIn, I hope you're all doing well. This message is for students currently applying for summer internships. If you land a good, paid (this is important) internship, go for it! However, if not, please don't waste your time on so-called "full-time remote MERN internships" or even on-site ones that don't offer value. They often end up being a waste of your precious time. If you have a friend or relative in a company, reach out to them for opportunities. Otherwise, the best way to gain experience is through open source projects. There are millions of open source projects out there, and you'll definitely find one that matches your skills. Plus, some even offer bounties, so you can earn money while fixing bugs. Don't waste your time on unproductive internships. Instead, dive into open source and gain real-world experience! Best of luck, #Internships #OpenSource #CareerAdvice #TechInternships #SummerInternships #StudentLife #CareerDevelopment #RemoteWork #SoftwareEngineering #MERNStack #Coding #Programming #PaidInternships #TechCareers

6

1 Comment

🎓 The job search landscape for international students pursuing masters is intense. I've heard countless stories from friends applying to hundreds of positions, with some submitting up to 600 applications! 😮 Consider the context: they are juggling their Master's programs, part-time jobs, and personal responsibilities. The additional mental strain of job hunting and uncertainty of outcomes is significant. 🤯 💡 This got me thinking: What if we could create a platform with an instant feedback system for job applications? Here's the concept: - A platform that analyzes resumes/applications in real-time with all the other applicants that have applied to the job - Provides applicants with an estimated interview probability - Ranks the application against others (e.g., "You're in the 80th percentile" or "Your resume ranks 100-150 out of 1000") To address potential system gaming: - Applications through this platform would be considered for multiple companies - Profile updates restricted to once every two months - Implement multi-source data verification This system could benefit both applicants and recruiters, offering transparency and efficiency in the hiring process. 💬 What are your thoughts on this idea? If implemented, could this system alleviate some of the stress related to the job application process? I'm curious to hear your thoughts on its potential benefits and challenges. 💬

35

5 Comments

5 skills I would look for in a candidate if I were hiring for a SWE role (besides the usual technical skills) This is what I’ve learned after spending 20+ years in the industry. 1/ How do you think about trade-offs? There is never a right or wrong solution;  it’s always about picking a solution and managing the trade-offs. -system design choices and trade-offs  -costs and time for development -engineering resources at hand -maintainability of the solution -the scalability of the solution I’ll check if you explain the trade-offs you’re making. 2/ Do you ask clarifying questions? I will give you a vague question during the interview and check if you: - even notice the ambiguity in the requirements - understand by asking clarifying questions or - if you’ll just assume variables and go with it 3/ Are you humble and brave enough to say “I don’t know” It’s okay to say I am not familiar with this technology. It’s not okay to spin up details and give half-baked explanations. 4/ Can you show your thought process? If you can: -explain your steps  -communicate clearly -show your decision process You can be a silent thinker, but showing your thought process is important. Think out loud. 5/ How well do you take your feedback? Alone, you’ll never have the perfect answer. Your higher-ups will give input because they want you to grow & succeed. Do you get trapped in your thinking or take advice when needed? -- P.S: I am starting a paid system design course soon. It’s suitable for software engineers with 5+ years of experience who want to move to the next level in their career. I've got only 2 slots left for this cohort. Please fill this form if you’re interested: https://lnkd.in/g8E88eMB

133

1 Comment

🖥️ Frontend Developer Meets Startup Bootcamp: My Summer at USC Viterbi Just wrapped up an exhilarating 8-week journey at the USC Viterbi Startup Garage Summer Smasher Program! As a frontend developer, this experience was a game-changer. Here's what I accomplished: 👨‍💻 Tech Triumph: Spearheaded frontend development for Kintsugi Global, Inc., an innovative anime-focused startup. Transformed complex designs into responsive, user-friendly interfaces. 🛠️ Skills Sharpened: Mastered new frameworks and libraries Optimized code for performance and scalability Collaborated with UX/UI designers to bring concepts to life 🚀 Startup Savvy: Dove deep into the startup ecosystem, learning about: Pitch deck creation and presentation Market analysis and product-market fit Agile development in a fast-paced environment 🙏 Grateful for the mentorship from a diverse group of experts Ron Scovil, Arcelia Navarro, Dr. David Gerber, Ellis Meng, and Dave Eastman. Their insights were invaluable in bridging the gap between coding and entrepreneurship. 💡 Key Takeaway: The fusion of technical expertise and business acumen is powerful. I'm now equipped to not just code, but to contribute strategically for company's growth. #Kintsugi Global, Inc. #FrontendDevelopment #TechStartups #USC Viterbi School of Engineering #USC Viterbi Startup Garage

43

4 Comments

Meta released their New Grad software engineer and 2025 summer internship job postings! Here they are: New Grad - https://lnkd.in/e6KcE-wX Summer 2025 Internship - https://lnkd.in/e_9yMFyR Meta University Internship (for Freshman / Sophomores) - https://lnkd.in/edA9Ewwy I’ve been loving my time at Meta and highly recommend it. Here you work with, learn from, and are mentored by the best engineers in the industry. Hurry and find someone who can refer you and then get your application in ASAP! Heads up, feel free to reach out to me to ask for a referral, but with the large number of requests and limited referrals I can give, I can’t promise anything. But I’ll do my best to help in other ways! One of the ways I can help is by sharing spreadsheets I am maintaining that are full of internship and new grad opportunities at companies that would be at the top of my list if I was recruiting right now. The spreadsheets are in the same template that I used to track my application progress when I was recruiting. They also include some helpful tips on how to secure referrals. Send a connection request and comment “interested” on this post if you want me to dm it over to you. Good luck out there. #SoftwareEngineer #coding #recruiting

143

410 Comments

🌟 Navigating the Job Market: My Journey to Creating ATS-Friendly Resumes 🌟 While searching for my next career opportunity, I faced numerous challenges that many job seekers encounter. From navigating application tracking systems (ATS) to crafting a standout resume, the process was daunting. I invested time in research and development, exploring best practices and effective strategies to enhance my job application materials. After countless hours of trial and error, I discovered key techniques to create ATS-friendly resumes and optimized Naukri profiles that truly resonate with recruiters. ✨ Here’s What I Learned: Keywords Matter: Incorporating relevant keywords from job descriptions significantly improves visibility in ATS scans. Simple Formatting Wins: Clean, straightforward layouts ensure your skills shine through without getting lost in complex designs. Tailored Content: Customizing each resume for specific roles increases your chances of making a memorable impression. Now, I’m excited to share these insights and help others on their job search journeys! If you’re struggling to get noticed by employers or need assistance in refining your application materials, I’m here to help. Let’s connect and work together to unlock new career opportunities! #JobSearch #ResumeWriting #NaukriProfiles #CareerDevelopment #ATSFriendly #ProfessionalGrowth #ResumeTips #jobswitch #resume #naukri #linkedin #optimisedresume #optimisednaukriprofile

5

1 Comment

Hi all! I'm posting because I want to share some of the cool things that I've been working on these past couple months! First of all, I got an internship at a startup named PeakMind! I have been working there since March, mostly on the frontend which is in Swift. I feel like I've already learned so much! Secondarily, I have something else which is really cool that I've been working on. A friend and I created a game on the Roblox platform, which has grown in popularity and now has 200,000 monthly active users! I created the UI and programmed the whole game. I've learned a lot about scaling, as we jumped from 10 to 400 concurrent players within a couple days! Luckily, Cloudflare, which I built our backend on, has been amazing and has scaled beautifully. While I've been creating games for fun for awhile on Roblox, this is the first one which has gotten popular. Other than that, I've been experimenting with merging and tuning my own LLMs, which has been very fun to experiment with. I also built a multi-modal Discord bot, which allowed users to chat with text, send images, send voice messages, and even chat live in voice chat! The bot can also generate and send images on request, similar to OpenAI's web UI. I've learned a lot from all of these projects, including solving new problems such as scaling issues, how to get a LLM to decide when an image should be generated, and multiple things with SwiftUI such as how to display a HEVC encoded video with a transparent background. Thanks for reading!

33

8 Comments