The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad

Islam Al-Aarag

December 15, 2015

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Overview

Internships

Full-time Jobs

Questions

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 1 / 11

Overview

Internships

Full-time Jobs

Questions

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 1 / 11

Overview

Internships

Full-time Jobs

Questions

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 1 / 11

Overview

Internships

Full-time Jobs

Questions

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 1 / 11

Internships

Application..

Be aware of deadlines.

Apply everywhere (not only big companies).

Reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn.

Pull some strings.

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Internships

Application..

Be aware of deadlines.

Apply everywhere (not only big companies).

Reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn.

Pull some strings.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 2 / 11

Internships

Application..

Be aware of deadlines.

Apply everywhere (not only big companies).

Reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn.

Pull some strings.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 2 / 11

Internships

Application..

Be aware of deadlines.

Apply everywhere (not only big companies).

Reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn.

Pull some strings.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 2 / 11

Internships

Application..

Be aware of deadlines.

Apply everywhere (not only big companies).

Reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn.

Pull some strings.

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Internships

Resume..

Use Latex .

Resume Templates.

One Page.

Highlight Important Points.

References available upon request :(

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Internships

Resume..

Use Latex .

Resume Templates.

One Page.

Highlight Important Points.

References available upon request :(

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Internships

Resume..

Use Latex .

Resume Templates.

One Page.

Highlight Important Points.

References available upon request :(

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 3 / 11

Internships

Resume..

Use Latex .

Resume Templates.

One Page.

Highlight Important Points.

References available upon request :(

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 3 / 11

Internships

Resume..

Use Latex .

Resume Templates.

One Page.

Highlight Important Points.

References available upon request :(

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 3 / 11

Internships

Resume..

Use Latex .

Resume Templates.

One Page.

Highlight Important Points.

References available upon request :(

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Internships

Interviews..

Cracking the Coding Interview.

Practice Coding.

Reason about your code.

Ask for Hints.

Stay Calm.

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Internships

Interviews..

Cracking the Coding Interview.

Practice Coding.

Reason about your code.

Ask for Hints.

Stay Calm.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 4 / 11

Internships

Interviews..

Cracking the Coding Interview.

Practice Coding.

Reason about your code.

Ask for Hints.

Stay Calm.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 4 / 11

Internships

Interviews..

Cracking the Coding Interview.

Practice Coding.

Reason about your code.

Ask for Hints.

Stay Calm.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 4 / 11

Internships

Interviews..

Cracking the Coding Interview.

Practice Coding.

Reason about your code.

Ask for Hints.

Stay Calm.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 4 / 11

Internships

Interviews..

Cracking the Coding Interview.

Practice Coding.

Reason about your code.

Ask for Hints.

Stay Calm.

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Internships

Conversion..

Easier than interviews.

Select your project well.

Don’t waste time.

Work with a lot of people

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Internships

Conversion..

Easier than interviews.

Select your project well.

Don’t waste time.

Work with a lot of people

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 5 / 11

Internships

Conversion..

Easier than interviews.

Select your project well.

Don’t waste time.

Work with a lot of people

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 5 / 11

Internships

Conversion..

Easier than interviews.

Select your project well.

Don’t waste time.

Work with a lot of people

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 5 / 11

Internships

Conversion..

Easier than interviews.

Select your project well.

Don’t waste time.

Work with a lot of people

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Full-time Jobs

Offers..

Negotiations

Salary

Bonus

Equity/Stocks

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Full-time Jobs

Offers..

Negotiations

Salary

Bonus

Equity/Stocks

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 6 / 11

Full-time Jobs

Offers..

Negotiations

Salary

Bonus

Equity/Stocks

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 6 / 11

Full-time Jobs

Offers..

Negotiations

Salary

Bonus

Equity/Stocks

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 6 / 11

Full-time Jobs

Offers..

Negotiations

Salary

Bonus

Equity/Stocks

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Team Selection and Positioning..

Team Selection and Positioning..

Mix between needed and necessary.

Talk with people.

Optimize to learn.

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Team Selection and Positioning..

Team Selection and Positioning..

Mix between needed and necessary.

Talk with people.

Optimize to learn.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 7 / 11

Team Selection and Positioning..

Team Selection and Positioning..

Mix between needed and necessary.

Talk with people.

Optimize to learn.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 7 / 11

Team Selection and Positioning..

Team Selection and Positioning..

Mix between needed and necessary.

Talk with people.

Optimize to learn.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 7 / 11

Team Selection and Positioning..

Performance Reviews

Semi-Annual.

Peer Reviews.

Self Reviews.

Manager Reviews.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 8 / 11

Team Selection and Positioning..

Performance Reviews

Semi-Annual.

Peer Reviews.

Self Reviews.

Manager Reviews.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 8 / 11

Team Selection and Positioning..

Performance Reviews

Semi-Annual.

Peer Reviews.

Self Reviews.

Manager Reviews.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 8 / 11

Team Selection and Positioning..

Performance Reviews

Semi-Annual.

Peer Reviews.

Self Reviews.

Manager Reviews.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 8 / 11

Team Selection and Positioning..

Performance Reviews

Semi-Annual.

Peer Reviews.

Self Reviews.

Manager Reviews.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 8 / 11

Team Selection and Positioning..

Keep an Eye..

Know what’s hot.

Know what you deserve.

Be prepared.

Legal Status.

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Team Selection and Positioning..

Keep an Eye..

Know what’s hot.

Know what you deserve.

Be prepared.

Legal Status.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 9 / 11

Team Selection and Positioning..

Keep an Eye..

Know what’s hot.

Know what you deserve.

Be prepared.

Legal Status.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 9 / 11

Team Selection and Positioning..

Keep an Eye..

Know what’s hot.

Know what you deserve.

Be prepared.

Legal Status.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 9 / 11

Team Selection and Positioning..

Keep an Eye..

Know what’s hot.

Know what you deserve.

Be prepared.

Legal Status.

Islam Al-Aarag The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Working Abroad December 15, 2015 9 / 11

Team Selection and Positioning..

Questions?

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Team Selection and Positioning..

Good Luck ;)

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