Ep 121: Accelerating Software Engineer Careers: An Interview with John Crickett
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The reality of software engineering for the 99% who don't work at Big Tech ❓ In this episode, Alan sits down with John Crickett and talks about the differences between software engineering at Big Tech versus where most engineers actually work.
They also discuss why interview practices like LeetCode make sense for companies receiving thousands of applications but are often counterproductive elsewhere, and why people skills become more critical than technical skills for career advancement.
Tune in to gain valuable perspective on building an engineering career outside the Big Tech bubble.
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