Inspired by Yonatan's post. Updated 2024/03/27 inspired by John Salter.
TL;DR calendar link: https://cal.com/codercorgi/chat
Why do I think I’ll be useful?
Since mid-2023, I started formally doing coaching, to help mid-career software engineers land fulfilling roles!
I started studying Computer Science in 2016, graduated undergrad in 2019, then interned/worked at Google, Uber, Citadel, Scale AI (Series D startup), and Rippling (Series E startup). My EA experiences have included UCLA EA's Arete Fellowship (Fall '20), Stanford's AI Safety reading group (Fall '20), Tianxia Fellow (2021), and several EA conferences.
I've tutored or mentored 1:1 off-and-on for years (first time at age 10!)
I've had many varied interests (thanks ADHD).
I do not have things figured out yet - but I love chatting with ambitious people!
For reference, my LinkedIn is here.
I’m offering help with:
- SWE interviewing - projects, interview prep, referrals, networking
- Improving technical skills, e.g. Python, C++, and ML
- Energy and sleep
- Diet and exercise - keto, carnivore, intermittent fasting, cardio, strength
- Mental quality-of-life (not professional advice) - e.g. imposter syndrome, depression, anxiety, high-functioning ASD, ADHD, loneliness, social/professional rejection, decision paralysis, questionable judgment
- Interviewing - projects, interview prep, referrals, networking
What will the mentoring look like?
- I’m offering informal long term mentoring where the first meeting will be over video and most other communication will be via async text messages.
- No commitment, we can stop anytime.
What's in it for me?
I enjoy mentoring and hearing about people at different stages and perspectives!
I want to help people become more fulfilled or achieve their potential.
I love being part of people's growth journeys!
How can you reach me?
https://cal.com/codercorgi/chat
If no time works for you, message me and we'll work something out!
Here are some ideas for what to include in your braindump:
- A bit of background -- concise life story + relevant experiences
- Your most important questions -- e.g. I want to do Z -- how much of X and Y might I do to prepare for Z?
That's it!
Hers's the other career coaching options on the list. It case you want to connect with our colleagues.