Networking, Interviewing, And Soft Skills | Andreas Aristidou

IBJ Podcast

Andreas Aristidou is a PhD economist and a Senior Data Scientist at Netflix. In our conversation, we dive deep into navigating the tech industry, from leveraging internships to mastering the art of networking; we cover topics that will help you get your first job in tech. You can find a detailed discussion summary here and watch the entire episode on YouTube.

Topics Covered

• The value of an internship during your PhD
• The importance of soft skills in tech
• Networking on Linkedin for job referrals
• Volume vs. quality in job applications
• Strategies for effective interviewing
• Market demand vs. supply in tech
• Tips on working effectively in tech teams
• The role of management in your first job
• Imposter syndrome

Where to find Andreas

• Website: https://aristidouandreas.com/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasaristidou/

Where to find Ida

• Website: https://idajohnsson.com/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ida-johnsson/
• X: https://twitter.com/IdaBJohnsson
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGBjKfzdALl_FQVcA4b8TA

Timestamps

(00:00) Preview
(00:22) Intro
(00:34) Andreas introduction
(02:30) Thoughts on doing a PhD in economics
(10:14) Decision to work in tech instead of academia
(18:37) Tips on how to get a job or internship
(25:01) Interview tips
(28:19) First job - what to look for
(31:05) Non-technical skills needed to be successful in tech
(40:06) What to look for in a manager
(48:03) Is a PhD worth it?
(52:45) Research in tech
(1:00:25) Job titles in tech
(1:04:22) Networking tips
(1:07:19) Remote vs. in-person work
(1:12:04) Imposter syndrome
(1:14:03) Communication skills
(1:17:56) Where to find Andreas

Reach out to me at www.idajohnsson.com

Chapters

1. Preview (00:00:00)

2. Intro (00:00:22)

3. Andreas - introduction (00:00:34)

4. Thoughts on doing a PhD in economics (00:02:30)

5. Decision to work in tech instead of academia (00:10:14)

6. Tips on how to get a job or internship (00:18:37)

7. Interview tips (00:25:01)

8. First job - what to look for (00:28:19)

9. Non-technical skills needed to be successful in tech (00:31:05)

10. What to look for in a manager (00:40:06)

11. Is a PhD worth it? (00:48:03)

12. Research in tech (00:52:45)

13. Job titles in tech (01:00:25)

14. Networking tips (01:04:22)

15. Remote vs. in-person work (01:07:19)

16. Imposter syndrome (01:12:04)

17. Communication skills (01:14:03)

18. Where to find Andreas (01:17:56)