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With many internships and placements cancelled last year, it can be difficult knowing what to write about yourself on your CV. Kat Snodgrass, Head of Alumni Talent (EMEA) can help you. In her latest blog, she talks through new remote-friendly ideas that can boost your CV. Kat and her team have helped numerous managers hire graduates so she knows what they’re are looking for. Read her blog to find out more.
mthree Publishes First Book in Series for Job-Readiness: Job Ready Java With the collective knowledge, countless trainings and valuable lessons from coursework, The Software Guild (TSG), mthree and Wiley Academy delivers priceless resources and long-lasting impact with the recent book launch of “Job Ready Java," published by Wiley. The book is part of the mthree Tech Skills Series. Written by Haythem Balti, Associate Dean – Director of Curriculum at The Software Guild (TSG), and co-authored by Alan Galloway, Associate Dean – Director of Instruction (TSG), the two collaborated to create a go-to guide for one of the most used programming languages. Stay on the cutting edge of technology and innovation with Haythem’s monthly mthree blog, Let’s Build, and stay tuned for the second book in the series to be released this summer, “Job Ready Python.” The book is available on Amazon.
After graduating last April, Quentin wasn’t having much luck finding a job. Then he was approached by mthree and - five months after finishing his degree - he secured a job with one of the largest banks in Canada. We spoke to Quentin to find out what it’s like being a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) and about the 20-year-old project he’s working on. Read his interview.
COMMUNICATION ETIQUETTE AT YOUR FIRST JOB Instant Messaging: > Use IM to stay engaged, “like” colleague’s posts, and use it to check in with others on your team. > IM others to ask simple questions, ones that do not require lengthy responses. > Continue to use appropriate language; while typically acceptable to use abbreviations over IM, continue to speak professionally. Writing Emails: > Always include a greeting (“Hello Mr. Johnson,”) and signature (“Sincerely, -John Smith”) in your first email. It is not as necessary later in an email chain. > Use professional language and grammar. Take time to proofread your emails, and double check when sending emails to large groups. Phone & Video Calls: > Schedule meeting times for any items that could benefit from brainstorming, collaboration, or a conversation for understanding. > If on video, dress appropriately and consider your background, audio, and lighting. > Stay focused! Multitasking is more obvious than you think.
Sabrina graduated with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Concordia University in 2019. In August of the same year, she joined mthree as a developer at a leading investment bank. We spoke with Sabrina to find out how she became a programmer and what it’s like to be part of an agile team.
When starting your first graduate role, having the right support makes all the difference. That’s why our graduates always have a dedicated mthree team member by their side. Caitlin is our Academy Experience Manager, she supports grads while they’re training at our Academy. When we spoke with her, we took a deep dive into her role, the Academy and the trainees’ experience. Read her interview to find out more.
Kat Snodgrass from mthree shares her experiences with dyslexia and tips for managing learning difficulties at work. Everyone has their own way of working and it’s about finding yours. She emphasizes that people who are neurodiverse bring new ways of thinking to organisations and add immense value. Read Kat’s story to learn more. #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexia
We recently spoke to Armanta, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology from the University of Wollongong. In February last year, she joined mthree as a DevOps Engineer for a leading investment bank. We caught up with her to find out what it’s like working for a global technology team. Read her interview to find out more.