Here are a few tips on the best ways to stand out in an interview. The blog is inspired by TIP Co.’s (The Immigrant Project’s) “How to be a Noogler” session w/ Kosha Parekh — Technical Solutions Engineer @ Google Cloud Platform. “So, what sets you apart from the other…

Notes from Adeola Adesoba, an immigrant from Nigeria, a graduate student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in the Information Science Program who cracked an internship position as a Data Scientist with IBM with NO prior experience in the field. 1. START EARLY My top strategy was to start early! When…

Adeola Adesoba from Nigeria, an immigrant student in the US, faced several challenges — inadequate access to opportunities, lack of role models, not enough jobs in her country and not knowing anyone who would give her a break and help her succeed in the US… Despite it all, she took…

We did a survey of 300+ students and early-stage professionals — all immigrants looking for their first job, be internships, coops, or full-time work in the US. We found that 75–78% of them struggle to get the FIRST INTERVIEW. - How do I get that first interview? - What are…

Who is a product manager? A product manager is the bridge between a consumer’s needs and organizational goals. The role of a product manager is incredibly broad and varies from organization to organization. Their role could start anywhere from envisioning a product, doing the groundwork, collecting customer feedback, conducting…

“Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take responsibility for making it so.” — Noam Chomsky Cambridge dictionary defines optimism as the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen. In the book, The Intelligent Optimist’s Guide to Life, Jurriaan Kamp highlights a study that comes as no surprise. He concludes that…

A first impression is the best impression. It is vital that one starts strong when beginning an interview because it is these first few minutes that set the tone for the rest of the time. However, it is critically important to ensure that the spell that you cast doesn’t…

A leader guides her team to achieve a common goal. It is someone who people look up to, in times of joy, during the daily mundanities, and especially during crisis — for support, strength, and inspiration. To be a leader is not easy by any shot. It is not…

The field of robotics is a fusion of multiple disciplines that intertwine in weird and wonderful ways, all united to make our world a better place and eventually, a universe where both C-3PO and Data may exist together. Robotics is a fairly new field, and there are a lot…