I see job seekers write the same mistakes over and over again, so I thought I’d summarize the Top 5 Resume Mistakes. The sad thing is that it’s no one’s fault they make these mistakes. The education system does not do a good job at teaching you relevant issues pertaining to getting a career. These … Read more
Although not as lucrative as tech, there are still many mechanical engineer promotion opportunities. What is the easiest way to get promoted in engineering? Getting promoted in engineering requires a combination of both skill and luck. Skill referring to how competent and effective you are as an engineer. How lucky you are and what time/place … Read more
February 29, 2024 by Kazu Fujimoto So I had an amazon technical phone screen a few weeks ago. Apologize that this update is late, but I didn’t get the job. Overall, the interview was a good experience, but it was challenging. On the bright side, I have a better grasp of what an amazon technical … Read more
The past few days, I’ve been teaching myself how to interview with Amazon. Early in the week, Amazon reached out regarding a technical phone screen. In their email, they highlight the importance of their leadership principles. After intense google searching and watching YouTube videos, here’s what I learned and how I plan to tie in … Read more
So you’ve been following my advice right and now you need to know what to expect from a recruiter call. You have an award winning resume, cover letter, Linkedin profile, and have submitted lots (hundreds) of job applications. At this point, if you’ve done everything correctly, if you’ve submitted around 100 job applications, you should … Read more
February 29, 2024 by Kazu Fujimoto In school they don’t teach you how to write resumes or how to write cover letter for engineers. Anything outside of theoretical engineering knowledge, you will need to take your own time and due diligence to learn. This includes anything career or money related. A good cover letter is … Read more
It’s important that you know how to optimize Linkedin profile for recruiters if you want to maximize the chances of you getting a job. In my personal experience, getting a job all comes down to a numbers game. How many applications did you submit? How many employers did you hear back from? If you do … Read more
If you’re an engineering student, at some point, you will question is a masters in engineering worth it? During my junior year as an undergraduate student, I was already excited to start working. I was so done with school, that I didn’t consider coming back. Coming from a lower income background myself, the thought of … Read more
February 29, 2024 by Kazu Fujimoto I remember being younger when I was a student and had no idea how to get an engineering internship with no experience. Applying endlessly to jobs, I would hear from no one. When I look back at it, I realize how ridiculous my resume was. If I knew back … Read more
Reading into body language, something we don’t do as engineers, will indicate signs you will not get the job offer. So you’ve been following my posts. You’ve used my resume guide, joined memberships in school, got good grades, and applied to as many jobs as you can. You’re finally in an interview, whether it be … Read more