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Triangle Cocoa
July 01, 2012
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How To Get Your Dream Job by Mike Hay
Mike Hay discussing getting your dream job at CocoaHeads Raleigh in April 2012
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Transcript
How To Get Your Dream Job Mike Hay Director of
Software Development Black Pixel
Who the hell am I?
Who the hell am I? 20 years of software development
Who the hell am I? 20 years of software development
Motorola Adobe Apple
Who the hell am I? 20 years of software development
Motorola Adobe Apple Startups
Who the hell am I?
Who the hell am I? In 2008, I started my
own company, to build my own iPhone apps.
Who the hell am I? In 2008, I started my
own company, to build my own iPhone apps. Demand for contract work was high and the money was good, so ...
Who the hell am I? In 2008, I started my
own company, to build my own iPhone apps. Demand for contract work was high and the money was good, so ... 4 years later, I’m still doing contract work ... and having a really good time.
Who the hell am I?
Who the hell am I? Director of Software Development at
Black Pixel, LLC
Who the hell am I? Director of Software Development at
Black Pixel, LLC We work closely with Apple. Our clients are Fortune 100 companies, webby and ADA award winners.
My Dream Job
My Dream Job Work on Interesting Projects
My Dream Job Work on Interesting Projects Work on Highly
Visible Products
My Dream Job Work on Interesting Projects Work on Highly
Visible Products Have a Significant Impact
My Dream Job Work on Interesting Projects Work on Highly
Visible Products Have a Significant Impact Have Creative Influence
My Dream Job Work on Interesting Projects Work on Highly
Visible Products Have a Significant Impact Have Creative Influence Get Recognition
My Dream Job Work on Interesting Projects Work on Highly
Visible Products Have a Significant Impact Have Creative Influence Get Recognition Work with Great People
Your Dream Job ?
How Do You Get In?
How Do You Get In? Do you know anyone that
works there?
How Do You Get In? Do you know anyone that
works there? Are you sure? Use LinkedIn, twitter, facebook, and your other social networks.
How Do You Get In? Be persistent.
How Do You Get In? Know the products. Know the
tools.
How Do You Get In? Build your own (better) version.
How Do You Get In? Take any opportunity.
You Don’t Need
You Don’t Need A degree from Stanford or MIT
You Don’t Need A degree from Stanford or MIT An
IQ of 160
You Don’t Need A degree from Stanford or MIT An
IQ of 160 To move to California
You Don’t Need A degree from Stanford or MIT An
IQ of 160 To move to California An app in the Top 25
What Employers Want
What Employers Want Capability Competence Reliability Communication Creativity / Ingenuity
Artistry
Capability
Capability Put simply, can you do the job?
Capability Put simply, can you do the job? Do you
have • the tools • the basic skills
Competence
Competence Can you build something useful?
Competence Can you build something useful? It’s that simple. Really.
Competence Can you build something useful? It’s that simple. Really.
the next million dollar idea
Competence Can you build something useful? It’s that simple. Really.
the next million dollar idea 100s of classes and years of effort
Competence Can you build something useful? It’s that simple. Really.
the next million dollar idea 100s of classes and years of effort show off every feature of the device
Reliability
Reliability • Give contact info that works • Answer the
phone • Answer email
Reliability • Give contact info that works • Answer the
phone • Answer email It’s ok to say that you can’t talk now, and schedule a time when you can.
Communication
Communication Good communication is everything.
Communication Good communication is everything. People want to be understood,
and want to feel that they understand you.
Communication Good communication is everything. People want to be understood,
and want to feel that they understand you. • Give them your full attention. • Don’t be tricked into being casual.
Creativity / Ingenuity
Creativity / Ingenuity If you have a great idea, show
it off !
Creativity / Ingenuity If you have a great idea, show
it off ! If you’re going to mention it, be prepared to present it.
Creativity / Ingenuity If you have a great idea, show
it off ! If you’re going to mention it, be prepared to present it. Practice your presentation.
Artistry
Artistry The only way to know how good someone is
at something is to see examples of their work.
Finish It
Finish It If you started a project, but stopped working
on it for whatever reason ... Finish it. Anyone can start something. People who finish things stand out.
Contact Mike Hay Director of Software Development Black Pixel, LLC
email
[email protected]
twitter @mhay68