Sreeja Apparaju
Coverage of Sreeja Apparaju in the Nexus archive.
- What people get wrong about working in tech, according to tech workers
Six tech workers from companies like Amazon, Google, and Snap address common misconceptions about working in tech, including the belief that jobs are solely coding, that perks mask demanding work conditions, and that Big Tech is the only viable career path. They emphasize the cross-functional, people-oriented nature of tech roles and the evolving challenges driven by AI and industry changes.
- You might be spending too much time networking — and not enough time preparing for interviews, tech workers say
Tech workers emphasize that while networking helps secure interviews, preparation and communication skills are critical for landing job offers in a competitive market shaped by layoffs and AI. Six professionals from companies like Amazon, Google, and Snap highlight the importance of articulating technical reasoning and aligning with team dynamics during interviews.